Lawmakers

State looks to curb payday loans

December 11th, 2010

Payday lenders found a loophole, by calling themselves something else, they didn’t face the regulations of the Texas Finance Code. But lawmakers say it’s time to stop that - and end the soaring fees lenders now have in place.


State looks…

Lawmakers pass payday loan measure

May 7th, 2010

Lawmakers pass payday loan measure
DENVER - A bill cracking down on payday loans passed the Legislature on Tuesday and is on its way to the governor’s desk. The 33-32 vote in the House sealed the most substantial victory that critics of…