WAS LEG Deeds of Trust Exemptions

Published on: May 21, 2025

On Apr. 21, WAS LEG enacted bill on removing certain exemptions.

  • TX LEG enacted HB 1858 on removing certain exemptions for deeds of trust.
  • Amends WAS LEG 36.22.185 (assessments), WAS LEG 36.22.250 (surcharges).
  • Document dated Apr. 21, 2025, was received on May 16, 2025 due to a fixed feed.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Removes the exemption for assignments or substitutions of previously recorded deeds of trust from the $183 housing and homelessness document recording surcharge.
  • Removes the existing exemption for assignments or substitutions of previously recorded deeds of trust from the $100 covenant homeownership program assessment.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 6, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 10, 2025, bill passed in House.
  • On Mar. 12, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 11, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
  • On Apr. 21, 2025 bill signed by the governor, assigned Chapter 100.
  • Effectiveness
  • Chapter 100 becomes effective on Jul. 27, 2025.
Regulators
WAS LEG
Entity Types
Corp; MG Orig
Reference
Ch. 100, Bill 1858, 4/21/2025; Citation: *WAS LEG* 36.22.185, 36.22.250;
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Legal; Operations
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate; Mortgage
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Apr 21, 2025
Effective Date
Jul 27, 2025
Rule ID
255120
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Apr 21, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer