HB 5 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 15 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas brain university research initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 203 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 207 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the rates of the state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes; increasing tax rates; authorizing a change in tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 209 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products; imposing taxes.
House: Calendars
Received from the House
HB 255 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to adjusting the minimum wage annually based on the consumer price index.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 288 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 361 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide paid family care leave.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 570 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to small business recovery funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 615 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
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 810 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 864 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that contribute to an employee dependent care flexible spending account.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 924 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the preference given by state agencies for certain goods and services produced or offered by small businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 958 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances and payment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain amounts owed by an inmate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
HB 1015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to an education microgrant pilot program for certain children with special needs and other educational disadvantages.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1030 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1099 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1168 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1255 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from mixed beverage gross receipts and sales taxes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to data matching with financial institutions to facilitate the collection of certain delinquent tax liabilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1286 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1380 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to information technology purchased through the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1446 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1494 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the gas production tax to flared or vented gas at an increased rate; imposing a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1505 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to attachments for broadband service on utility poles owned by an electric cooperative and establishing and funding a pole replacement program for deployment of certain broadband facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, BrooksSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act; requiring the imposition of an authorized fee and changing the amounts of certain fees.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HB 1560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 1567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1568 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 1632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1657 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to prohibiting the investment of assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas in certain foreign business entities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide notice of a deficiency determination or jeopardy determination.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1696 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the comptroller's authority to except remote sellers and marketplace providers from sales and use tax requirements based on revenue, sales, or transactions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1716 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the personal liability of the attorney general for certain frivolous lawsuits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1733 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to insurance premium tax credits for investments supporting agriculture and rural development projects; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the protection of personal information sold by a state agency to a contractor; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1751 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for certain capital investments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the proprietary purchases process for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1855 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1900 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report by a public institution of higher education on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ERCOT power outages.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1925 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place and to a political subdivision's designation of property for camping by homeless individuals; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1949 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the control and funding of law enforcement and public safety services in certain political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1959 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance of records and charging of fees by a notary public; increasing the amount of certain fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1961 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to regulation of short-term rental units; authorizing a civil penalty; limiting the amount of a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1962 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the release by the comptroller of unclaimed property to certain persons.
House: Business & Industry
Received from the House
HB 2000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 2017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for research and development of energy storage technologies.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2070 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; decriminalizing wagering on sports events.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2080 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to taxpayers' suits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2189 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the rates of the state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes; authorizing a change in tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2257 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for property tax relief; requiring occupational licenses and certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2292 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2398 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes and certain fees applicable to sales involving marketplace providers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2404 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of information regarding certain local economic development agreements; providing a civil penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2425 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2442 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Justice Reinvestment Incentive Program.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2518 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 2578 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the comptroller's establishment and operation of a public information Internet website.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2623 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to suits for tax refunds.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2663 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the rate of state sales and use taxes imposed on certain personal services and the use of a portion of the revenue from those taxes for sexual assault programs; increasing the rates of taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2723 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 2752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a study on the impact of the use of administrative segregation on inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2783 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of prostitution and to a fine imposed on conviction of certain trafficking of persons and prostitution offenses.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2812 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2823 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2857 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain information regarding taxpayers subject to an audit that is provided to members of the public.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2858 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a study and analysis by the comptroller on delivery methods used for certain projects of the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Water Development Board.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2889 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the calculation, collection, and remittance of state hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HB 2894 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to participation in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2896 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 2910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2911 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to next generation 9-1-1 service and the establishment of a next generation 9-1-1 service fund.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2944 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2958 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the scope of the review of an appraisal district by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2994 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2996 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3021 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to sales and use tax revenue of municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, LaceySponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to financial regulation of certain life, health, and accident insurers and health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3060 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to disclosure by the comptroller to the purchaser of a business of the amount of tax due.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, SherylSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide notice of a hearing on the revocation or suspension, or of the revocation or suspension, of a permit or license.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3189 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by a teacher.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 3202 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on art organizations in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain colocation data centers from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 3246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3248 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3260 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to ad valorem taxation, including the disclosure of the sales price of real property to use in appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes and the effect of an unfunded mandate on the use by a political subdivision of ad valorem tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3305 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to requiring the disclosure of the place of origin for products sold online; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3328 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the procurement process of state agencies, including the evaluation of and communication with vendors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the state purchasing preference for recycled, remanufactured, or environmentally sensitive products.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide direct financial assistance to certain residents of this state who were affected by the winter disaster of 2021.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3472 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees and to the creation of the mortgage grant fund; changing a fee.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
HB 3490 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an owner of residential rental property on which a tenant has defaulted on the obligation to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to bill payment assistance for certain utility bills after a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the disposition and use of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3618 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the comptroller's rulemaking authority under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3640 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a preference in state purchasing for certain vendors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to state agency contracting and state employees, officers, contractors, and other persons involved with the contracting.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3680 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3770 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance and administration reform; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3786 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to send, or to require the submission to the comptroller of, certain ad valorem tax-related items electronically.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the training and education of appraisal review board members.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 3805 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the costs of expansion of open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3829 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the conditions under which the comptroller may issue and file a tax lien.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3840 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the electronic filing system used for the filing of documents in courts of this state; authorizing the imposition of a fee for use of that system in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3878 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation of a program for assisting certain recipients in achieving self-sufficiency.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 3935 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the distribution of municipal sales and use tax revenue to a municipality that reduces the funding allocated to law enforcement agencies.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the determination of a person's eligibility to receive compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3959 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas youth livestock show grant program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3973 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a study on abandoned oil and gas wells in this state and the use of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which certain solar energy devices have been installed.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3997 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the transfer of certain functions relating to state employee leave from the state auditor to the comptroller.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 4010 87-0 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to the filing of certain reports by distributors of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing civil penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to public health improvement and pollution reduction through recycling incentives; assessing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 4032 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the review by local governmental entities of certain sales and use tax audit reports and audit working papers.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4056 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of a committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4098 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for educational materials purchased by a teacher.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4100 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to family and medical leave.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the retention of state sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas small and rural community success fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank as successor to the Texas leverage fund program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4183 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of limiting the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4260 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4278 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to a study of the economic effects of alternative methods of financing government projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4373 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the universal service fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4405 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to imposing a tax on certain electric generators and gas producers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to certain studies and reports regarding delivery methods, funding, and comprehensive development agreements for certain public projects, including transportation projects.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 4430 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the establishment of a power generation resiliency loan program administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4452 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of the attendance credit receipts fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4453 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to imposing a state estate tax and using the revenue generated by the tax to provide payments to parents.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the creation of a fund to pay for border security enhancement projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4467 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to imposing a tax on certain revenue derived from digital advertising services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to imposing a tax on the amount of federal renewable energy production credits received by wind electric generators.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4472 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to financing certain costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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 4551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to study land titles.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4563 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to notice of the form to be used by a person to request a written statement stating whether there are any delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by the person to certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 4643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to a study by the comptroller to implement a pilot program that establishes a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HJR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 56 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 82 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting certain school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on the fulfillment of certain conditions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 5 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to State Affairs
SB 13 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 23 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the advertising and promotion of a state purchasing program for local governments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 61 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 63 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the property tax appraisal system, including an entitlement to a tax exemption based on the appraised value of certain renewable energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a report regarding the fiscal effects of inflation or deflation on certain dollar amounts specified in state statute.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to eminent domain reporting requirements for certain entities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 159 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of information obtained by a person from the comptroller that relates to a taxpayer subject to an audit by the comptroller.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 216 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to notice and reporting requirements for vendor rebates under a contract listed on a multiple award contract schedule.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; requiring occupational permits; imposing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 269 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products and the allocation of tax revenue derived from cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 296 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the date by which a seller must provide resale and exemption certificates to the comptroller in connection with a sales and use tax audit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 358 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 453 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study and report by the comptroller on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes and certain fees applicable to sales involving marketplace providers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 506 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to information technology purchased through the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Spiller, David
Relating to the filing of certain reports by distributors of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing civil penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 625 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from mixed beverage gross receipts and sales taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 678 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the small business disaster recovery loan program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas student connectivity account; imposing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 704 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of racing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission, and the creation of the Texas Racing Advisory Board, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; decriminalizing wagering on sports events.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area or emergency area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to investments made by the comptroller of public accounts with state funds not deposited in state depositories.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 769 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to taxpayers' suits.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the review by local governmental entities of certain sales and use tax audit reports and audit working papers.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 789 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of unclaimed property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 810 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the course information required to be posted on a public institution of higher education's Internet website.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 815 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a biennial report on state programs not funded by certain appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 833 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 873 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to disclosure by the comptroller to the purchaser of a business of the amount of tax due.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to suits for tax refunds.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 931 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 987 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SB 1007 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the electronic filing system used for the filing of documents in courts of this state; authorizing the imposition of a fee for use of that system in certain counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1010 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to prohibitions on the sale by a state agency of an individual's personal data.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1094 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the payment of certain education expenses using the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to participation in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 1245 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the farm and ranch survey conducted by the comptroller for purposes of estimating the productivity value of qualified open-space land as part of the study of school district taxable values.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1255 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1257 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the information required to be provided by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to the comptroller in connection with the comptroller's central registry of reinvestment zones designated and ad valorem tax abatement agreements executed under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1263 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Appropriations Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1276 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public health improvement and pollution reduction through recycling incentives; assessing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1287 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1293 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the applicability of the gas production tax to flared or vented gas at an increased rate.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1298 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the approval by the comptroller of certain contracts for legal services between an attorney and the attorney general.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1413 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications and payments required or permitted under the Property Tax Code; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district; making conforming changes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1434 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
SB 1435 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the scope of the review of an appraisal district by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1436 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of a determination by the comptroller of public accounts of a protest of the comptroller's findings in a study of school district property values.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to operation of the Texas small and rural community success fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank as successor to the Texas leverage fund program and to creation of the micro-business disaster recovery loan guarantee program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1507 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to insurance premium tax credits for the construction or rehabilitation of a supportive housing property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the governance and administration of an appraisal district.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
SB 1651 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain information related to a tax audit.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1654 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1655 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a county that imposes certain hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1682 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the funding of utility reliability projects by the Texas Water Development Board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, granting rulemaking authority, and making an appropriation.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1698 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1710 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to small business recovery funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to state and local taxes and fees; imposing a tax; imposing fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarettes and nicotine products; imposing taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the imposition of replacement fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1714 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the Texas Community Reinvestment Act; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1726 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the computation of the unemployment tax rate paid by certain employers; making an appropriation.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the protection of public health in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1787 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the reporting of Hotel Occupancy Tax to local jurisdictions.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees; changing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1794 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study the creation of an entity to facilitate the certification, buying, and selling of carbon capture and sequestration credits.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1840 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1850 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of certain educators who purchase school supplies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing the establishment and administration of a state bullion
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1897 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children in the managing conservatorship of this state and funding those attorneys ad litem through an instant-ticket lottery.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1916 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the state purchasing preference for recycled, remanufactured, or environmentally sensitive products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1971 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to imposing a tax on the amount of federal renewable energy production credits received by wind electric generators.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1976 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the dissemination of information about historically underutilized businesses and the expansion of the small business development center network.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2002 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the state historically underutilized business program; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2020 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2030 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a public facility used to provide affordable housing.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 2035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of proceeds from the collection of sales and use taxes on items purchased under the supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide grants for food banks and other charitable organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2083 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to acquire, construct, enhance, upgrade, operate, and maintain convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and spaceport and spacecraft observation facilities in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SJR 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
SJR 52 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund for the purpose of administering and implementing programs relating to reducing emissions of air contaminants or other pollutants and preventing areas of the state from being in violation of national ambient air quality standards.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 48 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
HB 91 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
HB 99 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.
Filed
HB 105 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law.
Filed
HB 117 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
HB 122 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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 183 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking migrants.
Filed
HB 204 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.
Filed
HB 205 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which certain solar energy devices have been installed.
Filed
HB 239 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.
Filed
HB 246 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Filed
HB 257 87-1 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district's local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.
Filed
HB 292 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
HB 304 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance and administration reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
HB 59 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.
Filed
HB 70 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Filed
HB 107 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 120 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
HB 143 87-2 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district’s local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.
Filed
HB 149 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
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 153 87-2 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
HB 158 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of various measures to limit or reduce the burden of ad valorem taxes on property owners.
Filed
HB 181 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
HB 209 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
HB 210 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 43 87-2 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain counties for increased costs incurred when officers employed by the Department of Public Safety are reassigned to another area of the state to secure the border.
Filed
SB 69 87-2 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Bullion Depository.
Filed
SB 81 87-2 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the deposit of certain constitutionally dedicated money to the credit of the tax reduction and excellence in education fund and the use of that money.
Filed
SB 91 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
SJR 15 87-2 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appropriation of certain surplus state revenue for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
HB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 28 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
HB 32 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
HB 57 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
HB 60 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Filed
HB 79 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
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 89 87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 90 87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 97 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
HB 101 87-3 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to a one-time payment for certain state-employed essential workers; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 106 87-3 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a one-time payment for certain homeowners; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 113 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making appropriations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 117 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
HB 122 87-3 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
HB 124 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.
Filed
HB 130 87-3 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which certain solar energy devices have been installed.
Filed
HB 132 87-3 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 137 87-3 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive governmental contracts or financial benefits from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 140 87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 145 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 146 87-3 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.
Filed
HJR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
SB 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an appropriation of certain federal coronavirus relief money for paying down the state's unemployment insurance debt.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disaster preparation for state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund and to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the Texas legacy distribution fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
HB 21 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 31 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas leverage fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 42 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated and to the use of that revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 52 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that contribute to an employee dependent care flexible spending account.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 89 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 97 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
HB 100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to information on projected changes in weather and water availability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HB 168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the preference given by state agencies for certain goods and services produced or offered by small businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the dissemination of information about historically underutilized businesses and the expansion of the small business development center network.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
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 218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
HB 243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
HB 279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, to impose a sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 309 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 483 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 490 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster and reimbursement of a taxing unit for refunds the taxing unit pays to taxpayers as a result of the exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 675 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 683 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program; eliminating program surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 690 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 712 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 735 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district and a related study.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 768 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 966 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ certain apprentices.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for certain capital investments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to rural and opportunity funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1034 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the use of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1056 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1068 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to strategies for railroad relocation and improvement, including a franchise tax credit for certain railroad reconstruction or replacement expenditures.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1077 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to public school finance, supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1096 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the modernization of state agency information technology systems.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1113 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to state contract limitations and programs for sex trafficking prevention and victim treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist certain school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products to benefit the child health plan program; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; eliminating program surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to prohibiting the investment of certain state retirement system funds in companies that manufacture firearms or firearm ammunition.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the amount deducted from certain distributions of local tax revenue as the state's share.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from mixed beverage gross receipts and sales taxes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring the comptroller of public accounts to establish and maintain a political subdivision disaster expenditure database.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1314 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the release on bail of, and the reimbursement to a county for certain costs of confining, a person charged with an administrative violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1422 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
HB 1458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the use of grants under the emergency medical services assistance program and the distribution of certain revenue received by the comptroller.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1484 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1487 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1499 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, MattSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to correcting outdated references to the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes applicable to sales involving marketplace providers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1534 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to methods to enhance the enforcement of the collection of the use tax due on certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing a civil penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including the consolidation, repeal, and creation of certain licenses and permits; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 1557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of a municipality to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a tax on title insurance policies written by title insurance companies to fund housing programs and services; imposing a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 1588 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the deadline for certain economic development corporations to file a certain report with the comptroller.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of motor fuel metering and motor fuel quality from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1726 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military service members serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1729 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1746 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1783 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1788 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the Texas resilience infrastructure fund; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds; making an appropriation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1802 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a request for binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
HB 1803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the comptroller's access to criminal history record information of wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 1816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1917 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain low-income housing developments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
HB 1977 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to a requirement that a fiscal impact statement be provided before a taxing unit may enter into a tax abatement agreement.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1987 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to reporting requirements regarding eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to postpayment audits conducted by the comptroller and annual financial reports submitted by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2048 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to recovery of the funds of an estate delivered to the comptroller.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to vendors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2132 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the requirement that the comptroller of public accounts receive copies of orders adopted in connection with the administration of elections.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
HB 2153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a single local use tax rate as an alternative to combined local use tax rates for computing the amount of local use taxes remote sellers are required to collect and to the allocation of tax revenue collected at that rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to a commission to study the needs of areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Point of order sustained
HB 2162 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to a study on the suitability of unused and underused public facilities for joint use by state and local governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to procedures for tax auditing, determining amounts of overpayments, and obtaining reimbursements of overpayments of gas production taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2358 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the payment of certain sales and use taxes by a retailer.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 2386 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the exclusion of the operation of certain vehicles from commercial driver's license requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Placed on local & uncontested calendar
HB 2397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain businesses that make investments in qualified opportunity zones.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2407 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2459 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to information resources technology procurement by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2463 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account and to the maximum balance of that account.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2473 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to franchise tax, oil production tax, and gas production tax incentives for certain desalination facility operations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas Medical Cannabis Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2574 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan; reducing a surcharge.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2587 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the business of travel insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles, including the enforcement of motor vehicle size and weight limitations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2665 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue or pledge that revenue for the payment of obligations related to projects involving hotels.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the dissolution of a direct-support organization established by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board and the transfer of funds related to prepaid higher education tuition scholarships to the Texas Match the Promise Foundation or a successor entity.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2675 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the repeal of the provisions providing for the suspension of the collection of certain fees when the balance in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund exceeds a specified amount.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2696 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2802 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts of certain statutorily dedicated fees.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2806 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2808 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media and on the Internet.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2849 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for a grant program for mental health services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2859 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of precious metal held in a precious metal depository located in this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
HB 2884 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to statewide technology centers and cloud computing services.
House: State Affairs
Failed to pass to engrossment
HB 2915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to state and local taxes and fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2953 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a grant program to provide salary increases to full-time peace officers employed by certain local governments with limited tax bases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for educational materials purchased by a teacher.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3006 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of the mixed beverage sales tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3067 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide produced water for recycling.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the titling of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3206 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of prostitution and to a court cost imposed on conviction of certain trafficking of persons and prostitution offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3249 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the use of Texas emissions reduction plan funds for a study conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
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 3366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to conduct a limited-scope review of an appraisal district located in an area declared by the governor to be a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
HB 3423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to an increase in the state sales and use tax rate for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on the feasibility of charging a pavement consumption fee for the operation of certain motor vehicles on public highways.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
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 3598 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain unclaimed property that is presumed abandoned.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the comptroller's administration of federal money and certain general revenue and to the use of certain general revenue for property tax relief.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3678 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to a study on reporting and accessibility of county budget information.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3717 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide treated produced water to aquifer storage and recovery project operators.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3726 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the use of the law enforcement officer standards and education fund for continuing education expenses of law enforcement personnel at private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3727 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the online publication of information by certain special purpose districts.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3745 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and account.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
HB 3778 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to regulation of short-term rental units; authorizing a civil penalty; limiting the amount of a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3779 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3793 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3823 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide paid family care leave.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to unfunded state educational mandates imposed on school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to purchasing and contracting by governmental entities; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a franchise tax credit based on the ad valorem taxes paid by a taxable entity on certain inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3868 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of tangible personal property held for sale at retail and a franchise tax credit based on the ad valorem taxes paid on such property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of tangible personal property held for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a franchise tax credit for ad valorem taxes paid by a taxable entity on certain inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3872 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to data matching with financial institutions to facilitate the collection of state delinquent tax liabilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3907 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to use of the electronic funds transfer system operated by the comptroller.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3968 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4013 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarettes and vapor products; imposing taxes; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to committee
HB 4032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation, permitting, and taxation of certain boats and boat motors; imposing a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the event reimbursement programs, including the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund; including conforming amendments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 4216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the deposit of certain hotel occupancy and car rental tax revenue into the foundation school fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a franchise tax credit for investment in certain communities; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the allocation and dedication of certain revenue to the foundation school fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4281 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to a county motor fuels tax in certain counties for mobility improvement projects; providing authority to impose the tax, issue bonds, and impose penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4304 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to appropriations to and revenue of the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to border security infrastructure enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures; including a study on water retention infrastructure near the border.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Considered in public hearing
HB 4309 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of certain functions relating to state employee leave from the state auditor to the comptroller.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 4347 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to an increase in the state sales and use tax rate for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and a study of additional changes to the rate and application of the state sales and use tax for that same purpose; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by certain teachers for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4376 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain colocation data centers from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the applicability of sales and use taxes to unprocessed sand, dirt, and gravel and the use of certain state revenue derived from those taxes for county road maintenance.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4485 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a study of economic development incentives provided to businesses and members of the public by certain political subdivisions.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to multipurpose convention center facility projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to reports by persons involved in the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages for purposes of sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4603 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and providing compensation for teachers, counselors, and librarians employed in public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the consideration of sexual harassment claims against contractors in awarding certain state agency contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4614 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the administration, collection, and remittance of the cigarette tax; requiring a permit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to authorizing the increase or decrease of the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes based on the cost of certain highway projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HJR 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas legacy fund and the Texas legacy distribution fund, dedicating the Texas legacy distribution fund to certain state infrastructure projects or the reduction of certain long-term obligations, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
HJR 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 24 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 42 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment for the creation of an endowment fund for this state and for the retention, transfer, or appropriation of fund assets, including investment earnings received on fund assets.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 73 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum; authorizing new fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 82 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the generate recurring oil wealth for Texas (GROW Texas) fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HJR 113 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenue to provide for property tax relief and public school teacher compensation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 2 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
SB 21 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 39 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 58 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state agency contracting and procurement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 69 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the allocations of money for transfer to the state highway fund and the economic stabilization fund and the investment of money in the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 70 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to a single local use tax rate as an alternative to combined local use tax rates for computing the amount of local use taxes remote sellers are required to collect and to the allocation of tax revenue collected at that rate.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 87 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the vehicle safety inspection program for certain vehicles; imposing replacement fees.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 88 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a pilot project for financing certain Texas Department of Transportation projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 119 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to actions by a retailer that constitute engaging in business in this state for purposes of the use tax and to the allocation of certain revenue derived from that tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state agency contracting and procurement.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 132 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas leverage fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 136 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 175 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to eminent domain reporting requirements for certain entities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by certain teachers for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates of severance taxes on oil and gas production.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the driver responsibility program; reducing the amounts of surcharges.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the dissemination of information about historically underutilized businesses and the expansion of the small business development center network.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 338 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
Co-author authorized
SB 346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation, allocation, classification, and repeal of certain criminal court costs and other court-related costs, fines, and fees; imposing certain court costs and fees and increasing and decreasing the amounts of certain other court costs and fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the assistant prosecutor supplement fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to funding of certain flood-related projects by the Texas Water Development Board and the reporting and administration of certain flood-related projects by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for ad valorem taxes paid by a taxable entity on certain inventory.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of tangible personal property held for sale at retail.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a franchise tax credit based on the ad valorem taxes paid by a taxable entity on certain inventory.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 450 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the deadline for certain economic development corporations to file a certain report with the comptroller.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 465 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 505 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to use of the electronic funds transfer system operated by the comptroller.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 570 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 574 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 577 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; increasing a criminal fine.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 685 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ certain apprentices.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 687 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the use of information obtained by a person from the comptroller that relates to a taxpayer subject to an audit by the comptroller.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 689 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and contained in reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care, including the newborn screening preservation account.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 774 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 826 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to rural and opportunity funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 833 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 890 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes applicable to sales involving marketplace providers.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 891 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing and imposing fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 893 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the requirement that the comptroller of public accounts receive copies of orders adopted in connection with the administration of elections.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 962 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating general revenue to that fund and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to contract management standards and information for contracts related to emergency management.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the deposit of certain money to the disaster contingency fund for the purpose of paying costs associated with Hurricane Harvey.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1079 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 1080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a county motor fuels tax in certain counties for mobility improvement projects; providing authority to impose the tax, issue bonds, and impose penalties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 1116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to insurance premium tax credits for the construction or rehabilitation of a supportive housing property.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of tangible personal property held for sale at retail and a franchise tax credit based on the ad valorem taxes paid on such property.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the comptroller's access to criminal history record information of wrongfully imprisoned persons and certain annuity payments payable to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of those persons.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the determination of the total taxable value of property in a school district under the property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1180 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray
Relating to reporting regarding veterans treatment court programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1319 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain taxes and to an annual report submitted to the comptroller concerning those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1332 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products; imposing taxes; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
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 1411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1420 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to recovery of the funds of an estate delivered to the comptroller.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 1472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1571 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to vendors.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1581 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1590 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for low-income housing developments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1599 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1656 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the conversion of plastics and other recoverable materials through pyrolysis or gasification.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1669 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the permitting and taxation of certain boats and boat motors; imposing a fee.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1719 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain state hotel occupancy tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the dissolution of a non-profit direct-support organization.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1793 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to purchasing and contracting by governmental entities; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of the mixed beverage gross receipts taxes collected from certain music venues.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1903 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the exemption of precious metals held in a depository in this state from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 1905 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a tuition equalization grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1943 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of heir property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 1964 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of certain aviation and air transportation-related tax proceeds for aviation facilities development.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide treated produced water to aquifer storage and recovery project operators.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2079 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to procedures for tax auditing and determining amounts of overpayments of gas production taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to state fiscal matters.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2179 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 2210 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of job training programs and the development of hotel and convention center projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2211 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of the mixed beverage sales tax.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2249 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to create sports and community venue districts and to authorize and finance certain sports and community venue projects; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 2253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to fees on persons who sell or purchase e-cigarettes, vapor products, or cannibidiol products to benefit the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account; imposing fees; requiring occupational permits.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to multipurpose convention center facility projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the allocation of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the education enrichment fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2294 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a minimum wage and monthly stipend for municipal and county peace officers; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2308 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a study by the comptroller on the feasibility and desirability of implementing a recycling program that collects fees and issues rebates for certain materials.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 2383 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to statewide technology centers and cloud computing services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance within the economic stabilization fund and to the adjustment of allocations of amounts to be transferred to the economic stabilization fund and the state highway fund under Section 49-g, Article III, Texas Constitution.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the Texas school finance system, including the creation of the bicentennial education fund, the establishment of the Texas Education Investment Management Organization, and the management and investment of the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 2441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to increasing the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making and appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SJR 21 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than 10 percent of the prior fiscal year's total net general revenue related collections and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SJR 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 48 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the state deferred maintenance fund to provide funding for deferred maintenance at state facilities and transferring economic stabilization fund money to that fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to prevent the fund balance from falling below a prescribed minimum amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met, and limiting the permissible uses of that appropriated money.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 56 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SJR 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the education enrichment fund; allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 77 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of certain severance tax collections for school district ad valorem tax compression.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 15 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 18 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues, including the delivery of certain Medicaid medical transportation program services; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the funding of primary and secondary education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 28 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue, in certain circumstances, to adjust franchise tax rates to phase out the franchise tax and to the expiration of that tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 44 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 86 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ former offenders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 89 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in companies that boycott Israel.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to exemptions from ad valorem taxes, the sales and use tax, and the franchise tax for certain businesses during an initial period of operation in this state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the economic impact of requiring the disclosure of the sales price of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 231 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 242 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 278 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking children.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 328 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to state and federal laws regarding immigrants or immigration, including the enforcement of those laws by certain governmental entities and the use of consular identity documents for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 345 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 350 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 360 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to leave policy and procedures for state employees.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 386 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the requirements regarding creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 390 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 456 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 476 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the preference given by state agencies for certain goods and services produced or offered by small businesses.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 486 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 559 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the report prepared by the comptroller on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 579 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to notice by a state agency regarding certain contracts for which the total value exceeds that of the initial contract.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 595 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 599 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 611 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 636 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a report on certain pending suits against the state, a state agency, or a state official.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 665 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in contracts with public bodies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 671 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the capital access program and to transfers to and from the capital access fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 742 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 754 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 762 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 769 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the preference given by state agencies to goods offered by bidders in this state or manufactured, produced, or grown in this state or in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 803 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to a temporary exemption from the sales and use tax and the franchise tax for certain businesses engaged in space flight activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 826 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to an annual report on the financial impact of undocumented immigrants on the state budget and economy.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 855 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, including the determination of a sufficient balance within the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 894 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees; creating criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 906 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 934 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1109 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the State Council on Competitive Government and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that employ certain apprentices.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1139 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the comptroller's report on the effect of certain tax provisions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company doing business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1146 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1147 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1228 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies; decreasing the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1230 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 1290 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the required repeal of a state agency rule and a government growth impact statement before adoption of a new state agency rule.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1299 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the procedure for the approval of rules adopted by the comptroller relating to the appraisal of qualified open-space land and qualified timber land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1335 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program for certain children with special needs and other educational disadvantages.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
HB 1363 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain pool safety barriers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1370 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to sales and use tax information provided to certain local governmental entities.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HB 1407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1411 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products to fund grants for local law enforcement mental health staff; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1471 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 1613 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to adjustment of the rates of the franchise tax; providing for decreases in tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1614 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for certain capital investments.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the transfer of certain unused franchise tax credits.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1695 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to training for governmental entities and vendors, including purchasing and contract management training; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1712 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of certain advisory committees and other state entities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
HB 1721 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain boats and boat motors.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1723 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales and use tax rates.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1741 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1760 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; imposing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1841 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the sunset review of the Legislative Budget Board and a study by the comptroller on the accuracy of fiscal notes prepared by the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to compensation and restitution to crime victims and the disposition of unclaimed restitution payments; providing for an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to nonemergency medical transportation, shipping logistics, and coordination services for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1940 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the use by the comptroller of public accounts of certain forms in connection with administration and enforcement of certain insurance premium tax laws.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
HB 2065 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to fines collected by a county or municipality from the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to disclosure of foreign ownership of insurers authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state.
House: Insurance
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2167 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to state money or credit or a state guarantee used or provided for high-speed rail owned by a private entity.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2171 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to notice to affected local taxing entities of certain claims for overpayment of sales or use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2233 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the composition of the Contract Advisory Team.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2234 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to interstate purchases of goods and services through the office of the comptroller of public accounts; authorizing a fee.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2238 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to franchise tax and insurance premium tax credits for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2277 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the temporary exemption or tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2305 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the operations, reports, records, communications, information technology, and notice procedures of state agencies.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned from the House for further action
HB 2384 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to a study on reporting and accessibility of county budget information.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2393 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to insurance premium tax credits for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2476 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to approval by the comptroller of public accounts of certain contingent fee legal services contracts entered into by public agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2589 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of tangible personal property held for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to state and local tax incentives for certain enhanced oil recovery projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2627 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the withdrawal of a unit of election from certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to establishing the State of Texas Wealth Fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2678 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2690 85-0 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain state hotel occupancy tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2712 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to a firearm buyback program administered by certain local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2713 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an audit by the comptroller of unpaid oil and gas royalties held in trust by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2714 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2741 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in certain areas of this state to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2745 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the preparation of government growth impact statements for rules proposed by state agencies.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 2749 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the composition of the Port Authority Advisory Committee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2756 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to certain procedures for tax redeterminations and refund claims.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 2829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to enforcement of certain unclaimed property laws.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2833 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a tax refund or credit for wages paid to certain employees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2836 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 2909 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to reports on and the regulation of certain licensed activities and related organizations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3026 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the used oil recycling account, deposits of used oil recycling fees, and use of the water resource management account.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
HB 3079 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to imposing a tax on animal-tested cosmetics; providing a penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3169 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository, to depository agents, to the appropriation of money from the fees, charges, penalties, and other amounts related to the depository and deposited to the general revenue fund for that purpose, and to the provision of a related ad valorem tax exemption.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 3176 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 3191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the appeal through binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of insurance holding company systems, including internationally active insurance groups; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 3299 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3391 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain public safety employees who commit a criminal offense; imposing fees for participation and testing, counseling, and treatment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3393 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the extension of fees and surcharges providing revenue to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3462 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the comptroller's processing of a claim for a tax refund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3529 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the comptroller's investment of certain money held outside the state treasury.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3557 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3560 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to a joint interim study regarding health benefit coverage for obesity under certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to a franchise credit for entities that make certain railroad reconstruction or replacement expenditures.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3598 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the contract management guide for state agencies.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3601 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
HB 3608 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to government transparency and operations.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3630 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for investment in certain communities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3714 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that contribute to an employee dependent care flexible spending account.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3720 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of the consolidated court cost.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3740 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the dissemination of information about historically underutilized businesses and the expansion of the small business development center network.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas leverage fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3831 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the procedure for adopting an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds a certain rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3843 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for low-income housing developments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3854 85-0 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the movement of certain vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3971 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the method used to calculate the salary of a state judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3987 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4014 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to new capital investment in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4031 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to insurance premium tax and alcoholic beverage tax credits for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4055 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4071 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4209 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the Comptroller's Property Value Study.
Filed
HB 4231 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to constitutional allocations of money for emergency medical services and trauma care systems.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HCR 108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Directing the comptroller of public accounts to reduce the amounts of certain revenue that would otherwise be deposited to the state highway fund for the 2018 and 2019 state fiscal years.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the Texas Water Development Fund II.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 2 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 3 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program and a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 4 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by campus police departments and certain local governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to related duties and liability of certain persons in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 17 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in companies that boycott Israel.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state; establishing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 48 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by certain university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 72 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 73 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to leave policy and procedures for state employees.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 84 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a pilot project for financing certain Texas Department of Transportation projects.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 134 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in companies that boycott Israel.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 252 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company doing business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 253 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 255 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to contracts with and training for governmental entities and vendors, including purchasing and contract management training; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 266 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
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 289 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the preparation of government growth impact statements for rules proposed by state agencies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Appropriations
SB 379 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to eminent domain reporting requirements for certain entities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 400 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and contained in reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 446 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the acceptance or expenditure of federal funds by a political subdivision.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 493 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the sunset review of regional mobility authorities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 526 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of certain advisory committees and other state entities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 533 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to governmental entity contracting and procurement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 594 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the procedure for the approval of rules adopted by the comptroller relating to the appraisal of qualified open-space land and qualified timber land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
SB 596 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 619 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal cooperation with state and federal immigration law enforcement and efforts to enhance international border security.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 623 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public information Internet website.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 625 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 661 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 663 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 669 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 700 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 706 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the abolishment of the State Council on Competitive Government and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 756 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to required coverage for obesity under group health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by this state as a result of the presence of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
SB 906 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the movement of portable building units over a state highway; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 910 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 980 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to state money or credit or a state guarantee used or provided for high-speed rail owned by a private entity.
Senate: Transportation
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1008 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates of severance taxes on oil and gas production.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1032 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to an exemption from and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain boats and boat motors.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the abolishment of the used oil recycling account, deposits of used oil recycling fees, and use of the water resource management account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to exempting course materials purchased, used, or consumed by certain students from the sales and use tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1209 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1221 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a municipality that imposes certain hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to school district ad valorem tax rates.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1286 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1295 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the sunset review of the Legislative Budget Board and a study by the comptroller on the accuracy of fiscal notes prepared by the Legislative Budget Board.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1364 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the dissemination of information about historically underutilized businesses and the expansion of the small business development center network.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1389 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for certain capital investments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1468 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1471 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1667 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the nature, funding, and functions of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1711 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the claim process for unclaimed property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1713 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a study on sales and use tax compliance.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1738 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to veterans treatment court programs and the results of successfully completing those programs; imposing a filing fee on certain civil cases to benefit veterans treatment court programs; changing a fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1821 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1831 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to an annual report on state programs not funded by appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1848 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to insurance premium tax and alcoholic beverage tax credits for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the selection of an arbitrator for purposes of an appeal through binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the Texas Racing Act, including conforming amendments.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 2038 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the composition of the Contract Advisory Team.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2060 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to compensation and restitution to crime victims and the disposition of unclaimed restitution payments; providing for an administrative penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2097 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of gold and silver coins and bullion.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 2152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the transfer of certain unused franchise tax credits.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to new capital investment in the state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2198 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to interest that accrues under the Property Tax Code.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2204 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the administration of the certified capital company program by the office of the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2208 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of property tax professionals from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to the comptroller of public accounts; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2213 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to state fiscal matters.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the distribution of the consolidated court cost.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2239 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 14 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to prevent the fund balance from falling below a prescribed minimum amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met, and limiting the permissible uses of that appropriated money.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than $5 billion and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SR 432 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Recognizing the Treasury Operations division of the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Reported enrolled
HB 3 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 31 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues; providing a civil penalty.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 32 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Government Reform, Select
Postponed
HB 42 85-1 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 58 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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 75 85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to transferring to the property tax relief fund one-half of any unencumbered balance of general revenue at the end of a state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 83 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 91 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions as a result of the abolition of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 92 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 97 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to actions by a retailer that constitute engaging in business in this state for purposes of the use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 146 85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 156 85-1 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 176 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 180 85-1 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 206 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to a limit on local government expenditures.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 209 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance and management and investment of the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 228 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to appropriations of water for use in aquifer storage and recovery projects.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 229 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 253 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to public school finance, including the establishment of a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 272 85-1 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 278 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the preference given by state agencies for certain goods and services produced or offered by small businesses.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 285 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and providing public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 311 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; imposing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 313 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 346 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to making additional contributions to the state retirement system for education employees and to the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
HB 347 85-1 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to government transparency and operations.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 348 85-1 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the administration of appraisal districts; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 363 85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the allocation of certain funds designated for transfer to the retired school employees group insurance fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 367 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
HB 370 85-1 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of the attendance credit receipts fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 379 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to assistance for small businesses, the dissemination of information about historically underutilized businesses, and the expansion of the small business development center network.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 390 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
HJR 18 85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HJR 46 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to the state retirement system for education employees and to the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
HJR 52 85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allocate certain surplus state revenue to the retired school employees group insurance fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HJR 53 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment transferring certain surplus state revenue in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating that revenue to public education.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
SB 1 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Government Reform, Select
Senate appoints conferees-reported
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 7 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Received from the Senate
SB 21 85-1 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations; authorizing a fee.
Filed
SB 93 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
SB 96 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
SB 109 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and to certain other provisions related to immigration law.
Filed
SJR 6 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
Co-author authorized
SJR 12 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
Filed
HB 7 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain taxes, assessments, surcharges, and fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
