Sept. 21, 2016


A Detailed Analysis of the Financial CHOICE Act and Its Possible Effects

By James E. Hyland, Esq. | The Pennsylvania Avenue Group | TLTA Federal Legislative Counsel | Sept. 21, 2016
Last week, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), introduced the Financial CHOICE Act, H.R. 5893: comprehensive financial legislation designed to largely repeal and replace major parts of the Dodd-Frank Act. TLTA Federal Legislative Counsel James E. Hyland, Esq., has written up a comprehensive analysis of the changes proposed in the 500+ page bill, and how they could impact the Texas title insurance agency.

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Read ALTA's Analysis of the Bill »

Proposed TRID Changes Being Reviewed By TLTA – Your Input Requested

Texas Land Title Association | Sept. 21, 2016
As Dateline Austin reported on Aug. 4, the CFPB has proposed updates to TRID. Unfortunately, many challenges – such as the simultaneous issue problem – were not addressed in these proposed updates.
 
Comments on the proposed changes are due to the CFPB by Oct. 18. TLTA is in the process of determining whether or not to submit comments, and we need your input. Please review the proposed changes and contact Aaron Day or Leslie Midgley with your feedback.
 
Read TLTA's Analysis of the CFPB's Proposed Updates »
 
Read the CFPB's Press Release About the Proposed Amendments »

Reminder: Agent Statistical Data Reports Due Sept. 30

Texas Department of Insurance | Sept. 21, 2016
This is a reminder that Agent Statistical Data reports are due to TDI by Friday, Sept. 30.
 
TDI sent its call for Agent Statistical Data on Aug. 10 to each agency in Texas in accordance with Texas Insurance Code §2703.153, which requires each title insurance company and title insurance agent engaged in the business of title insurance in Texas to annually submit certain data to TDI. You must respond to this data call using the provided instructions and forms no later than Sept. 30, 2016. Complete the data call using the interactive PDF forms available at www.tdi.texas.gov/bulletins/index.html.
 
Read the Aug. 12 Compliance Update »
 
Watch TLTA’s On-Time and Error-Free TDI Experience Reporting On-Demand Webinar, Recorded Sept. 8 »

T-S1 Form Due to TDI Title Examinations Department by Sept. 30, 2016

Texas Department of Insurance | Sept. 19, 2016
This is a reminder that the T-S1, also known as the Title Agent's Unencumbered Assets Certification, is due to TDI's Title Examinations Department by Sept. 30, 2016. All title agents – including direct operations – are required to turn in a new T-S1 form every year between 
Sept. 1 - 30.
 
Download the T-S1 Form »
 
Read the Sept. 19 Compliance Update »

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Have You Registered for the Institute and Checked Out the Brand-New Pre-Institute Program?

This year's Texas Land Title Institute promises to be bigger and better than ever – especially with not one, but two important pre-Institute programs. Learn more about the Institute and make sure you book your hotel room, too!
 
How to Grow Your Business With the Homebuyer Outreach Program
Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 1 - 5:15 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio
No CE credit available
TLTA and ALTA are partnering to bring you this workshop designed to help you stay ahead of industry trends and be equipped and ready to educate your homebuyer clients on the importance of owner’s title insurance.
 
Title Insurance and Doc Prep Basics: An Introduction to Closing the Deal  
Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio
6.5 hours Escrow credit (pending TDI approval), 6.5 hours MCLE and TREC credit
Back for a fourth year, this course is designed to address title insurance questions that frequently arise in connection with a closing and are presented to the lawyer representing a party.
 
26th Annual Robert C. Sneed Texas Land Title Institute
Thursday, Dec. 8 - Friday, Dec. 9
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, San Antonio 
9.0 hours Escrow credit, including 1.0 hour Ethics credit (pending TDI approval), 14.0 hours MCLE credit (including 3 hours Ethics credit) and 9.0 hours TREC credit (pending State Bar approval)
Designed for real estate attorneys, agency owners and advanced closers, the annual Texas Land Title Institute brings top title professionals to the beautiful Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort for world-class training and networking. Take advantage of networking with the best in the business and earn crucial MCLE hours at this exciting program. 


TLTA is lining up even more great webinars for the fall. Register for these today, or watch them as On-Demand Webinars!