HB 24 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 32 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to voting outside a polling place.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 159 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 168 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities or special needs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 322 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 375 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of young child or disabled individual; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 381 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks and certain hunting and fishing license fees for resident first responders.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 412 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 473 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled or a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 703 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students that receive special education services.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 801 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a certification program for assistance animals; authorizing fees; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 828 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to requiring disability studies as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 855 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a joint study and report by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the transition of public school students with disabilities to higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 869 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 877 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the appointment of an educational representative for certain students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 908 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 951 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1095 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1208 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a state employment preference for certain individuals who reside with veterans with a disability.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
HB 1254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct and are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1602 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to information regarding career and employment skills development required to be included with a written statement of an individualized education program developed for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1675 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to guardianships of the person of wards with profound intellectual disabilities who are minors or were minors when their guardianship proceedings commenced.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to assisting inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in obtaining federal veterans disability benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1773 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining unneeded medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1824 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the continuity of services received by individuals receiving services at state hospitals and state supported living centers, the establishment of a pilot program to provide behavioral health or psychiatric services to certain residential care facility residents, and court orders for psychoactive medication for certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1828 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1999 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a specialty mental health court program for juveniles.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the redesignation and authority of the Harris County Board of Protective Services for Children and Adults.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 2107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to services for children who are unfit or lack responsibility to proceed in juvenile court proceedings as a result of intellectual disabilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an inclusive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities access to team sports.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2284 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the physical presence of a borrower at the closing of a home equity loan.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to eligibility requirements for public office and to the form of an application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2443 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities confined in county jail.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2444 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee regarding the confinement in county jail of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2475 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to county jailer training regarding interacting with a person with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the development of a plan for the provision of food and water in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2831 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the confinement in county jail of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2832 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2992 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the contents of an application to vote a late ballot by mail for certain sick or disabled voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3063 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the duties of a private professional guardian regarding critical care and end-of-life decisions concerning a ward.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3070 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing the system benefit account and programs for providing assistance to certain low-income, ill, and disabled electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to election practices and procedures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3195 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the composition of the Long-Term Care Facilities Council and rules related to and the imposition of administrative penalties against certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3252 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to designating October 17 as Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the establishment by toll project entities of a discount program for electronic toll collection customers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the establishment by toll project entities of a discount program for electronic toll collection customers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to voting outside of the polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3629 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the date a deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person or disabled veteran expires.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to vehicle modification services provided under the vocational rehabilitation program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 3657 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to measures designed to encourage and enable certain persons with disabilities and their families to maintain employment in this state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3720 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to long-term care facilities for and Medicaid waiver programs available to certain individuals, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3873 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3874 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the transmission of balloting materials to certain disabled voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
HB 3919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the eligibility to vote an early voting ballot by mail on the ground of disability.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to late applications for exemptions from ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the actions required to be taken by tax officials before taking action to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 4311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing an assistance program to provide certain health care services to certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4339 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4571 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HJR 14 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 62 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 49 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 80 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide additional resources for public school students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for certain disabled veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
SB 492 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 589 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct and are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 611 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and to late applications for exemptions from such taxation for disabled members.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 613 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 661 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 734 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: White, James
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 776 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an inclusive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with intellectual disabilities access to team sports.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 792 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to specialty license plates and parking placards for vehicles of certain disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 794 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 824 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of supported decision-making agreements by persons during court proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1084 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1129 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to guardianships, alternatives to guardianship, and supports and services for incapacitated persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities, behavioral issues, or special needs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a task force on ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1354 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1457 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to peer specialists for and the provision of peer services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, including the provision of those services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to proof of identification presented by a voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1694 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a reimbursement fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of providers of certain Medicaid services to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit.
Senate: Local Government
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the definition of exploitation for purposes of investigating reports of exploitation against certain elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 2074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Mental Illness and Intellectual or Developmental Disability Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appointment of an educational representative for certain students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 2138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to parking fees charged by public institutions of higher education to persons with disabilities.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 23 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
Filed
HB 70 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 72 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
HB 75 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
Filed
HB 78 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 97 87-1 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Filed
HB 126 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 148 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee.
Filed
HB 158 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 188 87-1 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place.
Filed
HB 215 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
Filed
HB 223 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
HB 229 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
Filed
HB 291 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
Filed
HJR 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 12 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 21 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
HJR 25 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
SB 12 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SB 20 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
SJR 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
SJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Reported engrossed
HB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 93 87-2 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to voting outside of the polling place.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 123 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 126 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 130 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 145 87-2 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 150 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 155 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 179 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
Filed
HB 189 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
HB 198 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee.
Filed
HB 221 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 7 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
HJR 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 14 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 19 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 26 87-2 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
SB 32 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
SJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Co-author authorized
SJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
HB 80 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 115 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 143 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
HB 144 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 152 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 24 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
SJR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
HB 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mail theft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 116 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 160 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a minor who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 165 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, DiegoSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 313 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 558 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered support for a child with a disability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 588 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain language regarding a person who is deaf or hard of hearing in statutes or resolutions.
House: House Administration
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 600 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures and reporting requirements regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 634 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the location at which an application for a disabled parking placard may be made.
House: County Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 716 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a severely disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a severely disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 766 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 905 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 965 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1062 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to repealing the authority for the payment of a subminimum wage to certain persons with disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1413 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to special education-related requirements, including the provision of certain services, the composition of the State Board for Educator Certification, and certain educator requirements.
House: Public Education
Recommitted to committee
HB 1460 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to an election officer providing and receiving an application for annual mail ballots at a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1564 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1565 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1585 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a study on interest or other waiting lists maintained for certain Medicaid programs providing services to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1647 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the development of a dental services benefit under Medicaid for adult recipients with disabilities and a pilot program to provide those services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1701 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a written assessment regarding a defendant suspected of having a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1709 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to including the qualifications for voting early by mail on the ground of disability on certain early voting by mail materials.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1844 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing certain optional designations on a person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration or a driver's license that a person has a health condition that may impede communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students that receive special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2039 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to Master Army Aviators.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information following a screening.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to judicial compensation and assignment, the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two, and the compensation and retirement benefits of certain prosecutors and other members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2436 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of a person who is disabled and elderly to receive a disabled residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from one taxing unit and an elderly exemption from another taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
HB 2443 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the limitation of certain special district tax on the homesteads of the disabled and elderly.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2474 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to improving the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children, including children receiving benefits under the STAR Kids managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2644 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition that may impede communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2821 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to credit in, benefits from, and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2890 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's developmentally disabled offender program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2898 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to voting outside of the polling place.
House: Elections
Received from the House
HB 2911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to voter registration.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2946 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to repealing the authority for the payment of a subminimum wage to certain persons with disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 2947 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2951 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the prosecution of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or person with a disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2966 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to facilities and services for the care of the elderly or persons with disabilities in certain municipal hospital authorities, hospital districts, or other authorities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3025 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to certain procedures regarding a dispute relating to special education services provided by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the segregation of public school students with disabilities from other public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3068 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the use of certain license plates on classic motor vehicles and travel trailers, custom vehicles, street rods, and certain exhibition vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a closure plan for the Austin State Supported Living Center.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3116 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on best practice standards for the detention of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, MattSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to developing the proposed plan on long-term care for persons with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3163 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to parking for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3177 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child or disabled individual; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3208 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the establishment of the home-delivered meal pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to assisting inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in obtaining federal veterans disability benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 3351 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accepting voters with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3491 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to release in lieu of arrest certain persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the special education allotment and the creation of a supported education allotment under the Foundation School Program and to instructional arrangements for students with disabilities enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the number of persons authorized to reside in certain homes and facilities for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3769 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of the coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3774 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to investigations of abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3829 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3840 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of individuals or business entities that provide or train assistance animals for veterans; providing a civil penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in for children program or the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3916 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3924 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to specialized license plates and parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3956 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the testimony of a person with a disability in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3959 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3993 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the designation of van-only parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain health facilities for persons with a disability; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4005 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to certification by a physical therapist of a person's eligibility for license plates or parking placards issued to persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4051 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of tenant legal services offices by local governments to assist low-income residential tenants in eviction cases and in cases involving discrimination based on the tenants' disabilities.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to default under a deed of trust or contract lien on certain residential property for the delinquent payment of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4313 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an adaptive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities access to team sports.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4450 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities or special needs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 4469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4479 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4483 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to peace officer education and training on individuals with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care and the delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports to certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to implementation of the system redesign for the delivery of Medicaid benefits to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4561 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the system redesign for delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long term services and supports to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability and a pilot for certain populations with similar functional needs receiving services in managed care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4562 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to parental administrations for certain incapacitated adults; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4598 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to reestablishing the in-home and family support program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HJR 19 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a minor who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 44 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provision of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 48 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 77 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force on ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 221 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 262 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to court-ordered support for a child with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 281 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the use of certain language regarding a person who is deaf or hard of hearing in statutes or resolutions.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 283 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 293 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to judicial compensation and the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two; making conforming changes.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 522 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a public school student with a visual impairment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 556 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and certain procedures for persons who are incapacitated or have a mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 753 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a written assessment regarding a defendant suspected of having a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 842 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1017 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to programs operated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to increase access to safe and affordable housing in this state.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1337 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to credit in, benefits from, and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 1391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SB 1408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman for state supported living centers to oversee community-based services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1607 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a study on issues regarding service animals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1677 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1687 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an education and training program on interacting with and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for certain public transportation vehicle operators.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an individualized education program and transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1790 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to peer specialists and the provision of peer services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1814 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to providing temporary support services for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1817 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities or special needs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that employ persons with disabilities.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the sharing of newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information to parents following a screening.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1954 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of an adaptive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities access to team sports.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1955 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program to identify and refer eligible children to early childhood intervention services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1956 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1973 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to developing the proposed plan on long-term care for persons with an intellectual disability participating in the home and community-based waiver program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2038 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Fierro, Art
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 2089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a health care facility's policies regarding advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 2167 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to implementation of the system redesign for the delivery of Medicaid benefits to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 2217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to elderly persons and persons with a disability who are survivors of sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2399 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SJR 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wray, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 70 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for conducting a program to create additional housing for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
HB 12 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to individuals who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and who are or have been involved with the court system.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 68 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools report certain information regarding children with disabilities who reside in residential facilities.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 92 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of, and the deferral or abatement of ad valorem taxes on, certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
HB 194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 315 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 364 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 377 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates, specially marked driver's licenses, and specially marked personal identification certificates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 468 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to a restriction on certain accommodations in accessible hotel and motel guest rooms; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
HB 626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to late applications for certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to voting by voters with certain disabilities or voters who reside at a residential care facility.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the determination of intellectual disability for children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 837 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 996 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of business entities that provide assistance animals; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1033 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person to file a new application to confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a 100 percent disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
HB 1120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; requiring a related study.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to instruction in accessible design in the curriculum for an architecture degree program offered by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to continuing education requirements for architects regarding compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1281 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1309 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to eligibility for and benefits associated with license plates for certain veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 1463 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to procedures for actions alleging failure to comply with certain standards to accommodate persons with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1556 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the authority of an elderly or disabled person to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the homestead is subject to a mortgage.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1590 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel dependents.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1591 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1641 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1679 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1782 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1790 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to revoked disabled parking placards.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2081 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2209 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2259 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for veterans with disabilities that include the emblem from military academy license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 2312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 2409 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2415 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to standards for mental health services provided to certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2590 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administrative penalty, amelioration, and informal dispute resolution processes for providers participating in certain Medicaid waiver programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2635 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of a property owner to pay certain deferred ad valorem taxes and interest in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2636 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2655 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2701 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2732 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2815 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2877 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2978 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration or a driver's license that a person has a health condition that may impede communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2979 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2992 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to assistance animals used by persons with disabilities and to the prosecution of the offense of misrepresenting an animal as an assistance animal or service animal.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3001 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3002 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3019 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3229 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the use of an assistance animal that provides assistance to a person with a disability; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3253 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to ad valorem tax benefits for certain current and former first responders and their families.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3279 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to eligibility requirements for the specialized telecommunications assistance program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3295 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the delivery of certain Medicaid services to certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3301 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3337 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to teach a driver education course.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3341 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3353 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3409 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services and resources to certain individuals by a state supported living center and to the creation of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3498 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3524 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the prioritization of public transportation funding for areas disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3583 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to operators of motor vehicles who use temporary disabled parking placards.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3599 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategies used with public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3715 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to statewide alerts for missing adults.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3847 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3888 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of a restrictive covenant on property used as an assisted living facility.
House: Business & Industry
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3901 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to parental administrations for certain adults with intellectual disabilities and the prosecution of a related criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 3930 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3962 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to provide certain therapy services under the Medicaid program to children with disabilities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 4096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to improving the care of, and increasing opportunities for, children and adolescents with physical and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain facilities for persons with a disability.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain requirements of counties and other governmental entities regarding behavioral health.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to investigating an allegation of exploitation involving an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4193 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the establishment of a credit account program for students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HJR 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 70 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 76 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 92 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 97 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide ad valorem tax benefits to certain current and former first responders and their families.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 105 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to estates and to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 97 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 275 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 296 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 354 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 377 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 402 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 428 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 455 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the operations of the Employment-First Task Force.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 529 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 545 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to information regarding autism spectrum disorders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the quality of water provided by public drinking water supply systems to state supported living centers.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services and resources to certain individuals by a state supported living center and to the creation of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect, study, and report certain data regarding workforce education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 748 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to procedures for asserting claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 998 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1047 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
SB 1051 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1132 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the temporary continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategies used with public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1250 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to certain duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1425 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of business entities that provide assistance animals; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1436 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1540 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance, including the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1685 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to specialty license plates or stickers for motor vehicles of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1740 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to transferring the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities to The University of Texas at Austin and renaming the office the Office for Healthy Children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the investment of funds in, and operation of guardianships of the estate in relation to, accounts established under the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1881 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1936 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 2016 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to parental administrations for certain adults with intellectual disabilities and the prosecution of a related criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 2021 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2023 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the implementation of the community living options information process for residents of certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2025 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a peer support program for residents of state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 2077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of protective services and the conduct of certain investigations through the adult protective services program of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools report certain information regarding children with disabilities who reside in residential facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 2125 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the period for which a defendant with an intellectual disability who is found incompetent to stand trial may be civilly committed before the court holds a hearing to determine whether the defendant's release is appropriate.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
SB 2157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 2165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to day habilitation services for individuals with an intellectual disability; imposing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2177 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2221 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain sexual offenses committed against a child with a disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 52 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an individualized education plan account program for certain children with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 55 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead and a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 72 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
HB 74 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 89 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 108 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 116 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 129 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a study of property tax exemptions and other property tax benefits for certain veterans and military service members and their families.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 134 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 159 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 167 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 179 85-1 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 182 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 190 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 345 85-1 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the creation of a commission to study intellectual and developmental disability determinations in capital cases in which the state seeks the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 360 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 368 85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the date on which changes to voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility take effect.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HJR 17 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 20 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
HJR 27 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HJR 30 85-1 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HJR 51 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 2 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the establishment of an education enhancement program for students with certain disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 63 85-1 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Filed
SB 113 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
Filed
HB 39 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons and to substitutes for guardianships for certain adults with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 43 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate state assessment instruments administered to public school students with significant cognitive disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 52 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 73 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to academic assessment of public school students with significant disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 126 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 279 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 350 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 356 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 432 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 440 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to adapting the public school physical education curriculum to accommodate the needs of students with mental disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 607 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 612 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to license plates issued to female veterans with disabilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 659 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 660 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 683 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 721 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 725 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of waiver of jurisdiction and transfer to criminal court in juvenile cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 754 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 842 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to review of public school instructional materials for compliance with accessibility standards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 866 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the exemption from jury service of a person who is the primary caretaker of another person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 873 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the publication of certain information regarding the vocational rehabilitation program on the Internet.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 992 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 1069 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and certification requirements for interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a fee and changing the rate of a fee; requiring an occupational certification.
House: Human Services
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of the Transportation Safety and Access Advisory Committee.
House: Transportation
Postponed
HB 1260 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Relating to creation by rule of the Department of Aging and Disability Services of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1317 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to a report on laws, standards, and policies regarding parking for persons with disabilities to be prepared by the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1337 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring institutions and assisted living facilities to maintain guardianship orders of residents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1377 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to a restriction on certain accommodations in accessible hotel guest rooms; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1438 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to probate matters, including guardianships and other matters related to incapacitated persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1678 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1705 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1721 84-0 (2015)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the criminal and civil prosecution of certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1809 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1811 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a study of the participation of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in public higher education.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1985 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by motor vehicles displaying license plates issued to veterans with disabilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1989 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2075 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2146 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2178 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2189 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a developmentally disabled offender program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2341 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 2367 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2386 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to eligibility for early voting by mail.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the effect on certain interest and penalties of the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2431 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2463 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and certain other functions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 2542 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the establishment and administration of the qualified ABLE program; granting authority to impose a fee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2589 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2656 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2677 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of certain children.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2789 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2857 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2860 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2951 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2996 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3010 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3017 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3092 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the use of voting stations accessible to persons with disabilities in certain elections.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3145 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the computation of dropout rates of a school district and the calculation of average daily attendance for funding purposes with respect to certain students 18 years of age or older receiving special education services from the district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3147 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to transition services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3192 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3202 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the right of a disabled veteran to obtain a certificate from the chief appraiser of an appraisal district stating whether the veteran would be entitled to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property if the veteran were to acquire the property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3280 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of donation to a partially disabled veteran for use as the veteran's residence homestead and for property donated to such a veteran by, or purchased by such a veteran with a donation from, such an organization for that purpose.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3294 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3295 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3374 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3462 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3486 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to ad valorem and certain state taxes; decreasing certain state tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3524 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3685 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 3695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3703 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3755 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to administration of medication to residents of certain assisted living and boarding home facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3766 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3794 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the availability of information regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3796 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3968 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3969 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain individuals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3971 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Relating to the development of neighborhood and community engagement plans for residents of certain group homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3975 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the timeline for a parent to request a special education impartial due process hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a child in public school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4004 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HJR 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 51 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 66 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 67 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 72 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 74 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 75 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 87 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 127 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the partially disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead or if the charitable organization donated all or part of the purchase price of the residence homestead to the partially disabled veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions all or part of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 36 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 37 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect and study data on the participation of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Human Services Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 38 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 41 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 205 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 208 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
SB 211 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 212 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 226 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 278 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 515 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 553 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and certain long-term care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 688 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 805 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 836 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 840 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to certain trailer registration fees for veterans with disabilities.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
SB 910 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1023 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of van-only parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities; creating an offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1052 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1068 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1108 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1141 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment and administration of the qualified ABLE program; granting authority to impose a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1154 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1225 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1275 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to make certain home improvements for certain disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1292 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 1328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1368 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1385 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the authorization of the imposition of administrative penalties on providers participating in certain Medicaid waiver programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1559 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an interagency plan to promote competitive and integrated employment for persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1641 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed
SB 1664 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1671 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1880 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1912 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1987 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and to deaf or hard of hearing driver training for peace officers; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16
SB 1999 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to day activity and health services facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SJR 1 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 21 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 28 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 40 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 46 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 57 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and extending the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its temporary location in this state may remain located in this state before forfeiting the right to the exemption.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 33 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 97 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 113 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 168 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts; providing clarification of existing authority with regard to the imposition or use of certain assessments, fees, or taxes; providing authority to change a fee or repeal a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 194 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 214 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 220 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 368 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 406 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
HB 431 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to reconsideration of parole eligibility for certain inmates convicted of injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 489 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to rights and responsibilities of persons with disabilities, including with respect to the use of service animals that provide assistance to those persons; providing penalties.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 512 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 590 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to determining a child's eligibility for a school district's special education program on the basis of a visual impairment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 614 83-0 (2013)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 617 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 672 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools primarily serving students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 673 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 709 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to ad valorem tax payments and refunds.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 732 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and minor children of disabled veterans and members of the armed forces who die on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 767 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to preventing the fraudulent issuance and use of disabled parking placards; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
HB 856 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 862 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the transfer of the limitation on school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to a subsequent homestead of that person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 875 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation of school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 908 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the assessment of an elderly or disabled person's psychological status for purposes of an emergency order authorizing protective services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 913 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to licensing and regulation of certain facilities providing personal care to persons who are elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 931 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 959 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and the preference given for goods and services purchased by state agencies; providing penalties.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 1005 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the certification of day habilitation services providers for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1008 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1059 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1098 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1110 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1123 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1138 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the evaluation and instruction of public school students with visual impairments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1162 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1175 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1217 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1234 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate convicted of reckless injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person for release to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1236 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to prohibiting deferred adjudication community supervision for defendants charged with felony offenses committed against children or elderly or disabled individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1368 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1371 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the meaning of "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1545 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a study regarding the use of certain public transportation services by persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1760 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of services to certain individuals with developmental disabilities by a state supported living center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1820 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1839 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the registration of certain voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1853 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to a behavior improvement plan or a behavior intervention plan adopted for certain students with an individualized education program.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1947 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the criteria for commitment or detention of a person with mental illness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1958 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to voting by voters unable to enter a polling place.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2009 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2056 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to representation of a person in a special education impartial due process hearing.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2057 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to alternative dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with disabilities, including individualized education program facilitation.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2072 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and licensing requirements for interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a fee and changing the rate of a fee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2080 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated; changing the amount of a fee and requiring the collection of a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 2155 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for coverage under the state employee group benefits program.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2235 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2276 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to notice of services and programs, including residential services, available for persons with intellectual disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2323 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the extension of an emergency order for protective services for certain persons who are elderly or have disabilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2374 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2437 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2562 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to an annual report on the Public Assistance Reporting Information System.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2564 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission using money from the fund for veterans' assistance for entities that provide home-based health care services to veterans in certain rural counties.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2673 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2675 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2683 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to employment in certain consumer-directed services and by certain facilities and to the nurse aide registry and the employee misconduct registry.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 2721 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2847 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the composition of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and certain contract requirements for political subdivisions of this state.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2901 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a credit against ad valorem taxes imposed on certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2979 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3017 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to determination of the amount of certain child support obligations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3251 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the assessment of the long-term care needs of certain persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a resource allocation system for certain Medicaid program services provided to those persons.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3312 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3527 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the criteria and requirements for the closure, consolidation, or consolidation plan of state supported living centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3528 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3545 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3586 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation of the Accessible Learning Materials Council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3628 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to reasonable workplace accommodation for employees with certain disabilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3656 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to court authorization of elective surgery for certain persons with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3723 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to participation by certain students with disabilities in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 197 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Authorizing a proposed interim agreement between the parties of a lawsuit regarding individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions residing in or at risk of being admitted to nursing facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 21 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 24 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 28 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 56 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 72 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 82 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature under certain limitations to specify the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 88 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to define "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against ad valorem taxes imposed on qualifying real property used to provide housing to persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 2005 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Recognizing the importance of postsecondary education for persons with intellectual disabilities.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
SB 7 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 10 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 32 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities committed to state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 37 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 38 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to determining a child's eligibility for a school district's special education program on the basis of a visual impairment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 39 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the evaluation and instruction of public school students with visual impairments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 45 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the provision of employment assistance and supported employment to certain Medicaid waiver program participants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 49 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to transitional living assistance and appropriate care settings for children with disabilities who reside in general residential operations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 50 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the Children's Policy Council, including the composition of the council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 52 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 57 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term care services and supports.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 115 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 116 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SB 128 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to criminal history record information concerning certain applicants and clients of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 152 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the protection and care of persons who are elderly or disabled or who are children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 465 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 486 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 489 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 512 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the specialized telecommunications assistance program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 530 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 542 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to alternative dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with disabilities, including individualized education program facilitation.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 647 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 709 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to representation of a person in a special education impartial due process hearing.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 710 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to professional development institutes regarding education of students with disabilities to serve as a resource for public school teachers and paraprofessionals.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 750 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 899 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to determination of the amount of certain child support obligations.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 902 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
SB 914 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to a behavior improvement plan or a behavioral intervention plan adopted for certain students with an individualized education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 982 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 991 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1045 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1060 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1061 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to parking privileges of disabled veterans on the property of institutions of higher education.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1112 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1115 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to reporting, standards, restrictions, and requirements regarding public school disciplinary actions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1159 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1226 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the establishment of an employment-first policy and task force to promote competitive employment opportunities that provide a living wage for individuals with disabilities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1236 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the extension of an emergency order for protective services for certain persons who are elderly or have disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1457 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1525 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to including disability awareness training in risk management programs required for members and advisors of student organizations at postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1576 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report of issues affecting persons with disabilities at state agencies and postsecondary educational institutions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1594 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the criteria for commitment of a person with mental illness.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1693 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the management of federal and state funds for the Texas Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, and other programs directed toward the accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, children, senior citizens, users of public transportation, and persons of all ages and abilities on separate facilities and in conjunction with motorists on street and highway corridors, hereafter the "All-Ages, Active, Safe, and Economical Transportation in Texas (AASETT)" program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1706 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to mental health in juvenile cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1737 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
SJR 30 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature under certain limitations to specify the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SJR 32 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SR 1030 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Recognizing the importance of postsecondary education for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Reported enrolled
SB 8 83-1 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Filed
SCR 2 83-1 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Authorizing a proposed interim agreement between the parties of a lawsuit regarding individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions residing in or at risk of being admitted to nursing facilities.
House: Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 17 83-2 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Directing the State Preservation Board to conduct a study on improving access to the State Capitol building for persons with mobility impairments.
Filed
SB 12 83-2 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Filed
SB 18 83-3 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Co-author authorized
HB 56 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 95 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 223 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 283 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the wheelchair accessibility of new or renovated park playgrounds to children with disabilities.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while using certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 313 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 329 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 339 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 357 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 385 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 445 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran or surviving spouse to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 461 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 469 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran for the tax year in which the veteran qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 472 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 486 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the application of certain disability payments in connection with a claim for child support arrearages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 526 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 576 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 657 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to honorary license plates for certain disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 692 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to high school graduation requirements for a student who is unable to participate in physical activity due to disability or illness.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 725 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 732 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $30,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 755 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for coverage under the state employee group benefits program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 781 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 833 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the principal residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 888 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to historically underutilized businesses owned by disabled veterans for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1021 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1096 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to considering ownership interests of certain disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1104 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the phasing out of ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly persons by 2021.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1148 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to an exemption for certain disabled veterans from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a personal identification certificate.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1160 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certification to teach public school students who have visual impairments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1335 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain resources available to teachers of a public school student with a disability under the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1416 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of the Childress County Hospital District to provide facilities and services for persons who are elderly or disabled; providing authority to issue bonds and notes.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1462 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of professional staff who educate students with disabilities on district-level and campus-level planning and decision-making committees.
House: Public Education
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1473 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, ConnieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to creating the offense of altering a disabled parking placard.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1481 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1493 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duration of the interagency task force on ensuring appropriate care settings for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1543 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly or disabled person to receive a limitation of school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1544 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the design of specialty license plates issued to members and former members of the United States armed forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 1601 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1683 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1837 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1851 82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and the preference given for goods and services purchased by state agencies; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1859 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the applicability of architectural barrier standards.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 2016 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the operation of certain rapid transit authorities, including the power to repeal the local sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services and the use of revenue from the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2041 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2064 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on public transportation services for people with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2080 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certification of a person as eligible for disabled parking privileges.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2109 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to agency action concerning assisted living facilities, including regulation of inappropriate placement of residents at facilities; providing a penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2171 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the employment of persons with a disability or veterans of the United States armed forces.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2242 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the meaning of "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2536 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission and the residential placement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2609 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to convictions barring employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2651 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2658 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to architectural barriers standards.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 2808 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the issuance of disabled parking placards to elderly persons.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3039 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 3064 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to preventing the fraudulent issuance and use of disabled parking placards; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
HB 3197 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to creating a pilot program to implement the culture change model of care at certain state supported living centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3206 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to treatment of identity theft as a form of exploitation of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3265 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the assisted administration of medications for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3315 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an adjustment of the limitations on school district, county, municipal, and junior college district ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3488 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for demonstrating eligibility for an ad valorem tax exemption for the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3562 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3611 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the administration of medication for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3616 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to designating October as Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month.
House: Human Services Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3629 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to abolishing the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and transferring its powers and duties to the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Department of State Health Services.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3763 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the release of inmates in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or other forms of supervised release.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HJR 21 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 23 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 40 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 47 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 48 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 52 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 68 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $30,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 72 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 76 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a totally disabled veteran or the principal residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 101 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a disabled person to receive a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 114 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to define "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 139 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to revise the ad valorem tax limitations on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses to take into account certain residence homestead exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 1348 82-0 (2011)
Author: Straus, Joe
Expressing the importance of pedestrian safety and driver awareness and welcoming the Alamo Council of the Blind to the Capitol.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Withdrawn from calendar
HR 1660 82-0 (2011)
Author: Straus, Joe
Expressing the importance of pedestrian safety and driver awareness and welcoming the American Council of the Blind to the Capitol.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
SB 26 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 35 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 37 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duration of the interagency task force on ensuring appropriate care settings for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 54 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certification to teach public school students who have visual impairments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
