HB4537 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS
Last Action

3/19/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Local Governmental Acceptance of Credit Cards Act. Provides that the governing body of a governmental entity accepting payment by credit card may enter into agreements with third-party software providers for the purpose of ensuring that the governmental entity receives the correct remittance for payment. Provides that, if a governmental entity enters into an agreement with one or more financial institutions or other service providers to facilitate the acceptance and processing of credit card payments, then the agreement may not restrict or prevent the governmental entity from using the payment processing system outlined in the State Treasurer Act or any other payment processing system that the governmental entity has procured. Effective immediately.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/22/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
1/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/30/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee
2/25/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2/25/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee
3/18/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee; 009-000-000
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate