Bill

HB 1159

86(R) - 2019
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
Civil Remedies
Notaries

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Four Price
Matt Krause
Morgan Meyer
Ina Minjarez
Joe Moody

Sponsor(s)

Kirk Watson

Bill Caption

Relating to the acknowledgment of a written instrument on behalf of a limited liability company.

Fiscal Notes

The Legislative Budge Board does not anticipate any significant fiscal impact to the state. 

Bill Analysis

HB 1159 would allow the for the creation of a certificate that would provide documentation in a circumstance where two parties are authorized to exchange an acknowledgement on behalf of a partnership. This certificate would show that an officer has approved their partnership and their attorney, or acting officer will personally appear for the purposes that are expressed in the acknowledgement.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 1159 as it neither advances nor hinders any of our liberty principles.