Bill

HB 3063

85(R) - 2017
House Agriculture & Livestock
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
House Agriculture & Livestock
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Agriculture
Mortgages & Liens  

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Kyle Kacal

Sponsor(s)

Charles Perry

Bill Caption

Relating to agricultural liens.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 3063 would clarify and extend the applicability of laws regarding the creation and priority of certain agricultural liens with regard to open storage crops and warehouses. This bill would also clarify the applicability of various protections related to agricultural liens by expanding protections for the producers of agricultural products.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill supports the principle of private property rights by clarifying the laws related to agricultural liens and increasing protections for the producers of agricultural products. For this reason, we support HB 3063.

Organizations Supporting

Corn Producers Association
Independent Bankers Association of Texas
Texas Wheat Producers Association