HB 53 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 242 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Women
HB 431 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 456 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain interests in a mineral in place owned by certain charitable organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | ROYALTIES | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to limits on certain political contributions; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, OscarSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to donations to certain local charities or veterans county service offices ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 581 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 639 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the number of temporary licenses to conduct bingo issued to certain authorized organizations in a calendar year.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 741 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization and used to provide child-care services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the value of a residential dwelling offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 1338 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the participation of community-based organizations in workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--Workforce Development | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1509 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to an annual report on financial support provided by public institutions of higher education to nonprofit media organizations.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Open Records
HB 1704 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing capital investment fund program to fund the development of workforce housing in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1759 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, JohnSponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to ticket sales for charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 1880 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the applicability of certain laws on the provision of money to organizations that support access to health care services and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--General
HB 1957 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the availability of financial information of nonprofit corporations for public inspection.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 2138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | RAFFLES
HB 2237 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the child first grant program.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2719 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Texas Historical Commission over historic sites in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3422 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Statutory Revision
HB 3513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a grant program for certain nonprofit organizations to distribute diapers to families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DIAPERS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General
HB 3559 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain nonprofit state associations and organizations from providing training, insurance and risk pool contracts, and other professional services to public educational entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
HB 3577 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the issuance of title to a salvage pool operator for certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3599 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for, and registration fees for motor vehicles owned by, certain nonprofit food banks.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3691 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Nursing Homes | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3709 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the franchise and insurance premium tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3716 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the authorization of certain adult high school charter school programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3835 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the operation and management of the Iwo Jima monument and museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3933 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the liability of entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services
HB 3949 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to arbitration of certain controversies involving members of certain nonprofit entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corporations & Associations
HB 4045 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the donation of food by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD
HB 4138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services
HB 4226 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to temporary motor vehicle tags issued for vehicles sold by nonprofit organizations.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4279 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to business entities and nonprofit entities.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations
HB 4383 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4450 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the establishment of an adult high school pilot program for certain inmates and defendants in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 4463 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the authority to file an application for certain ad valorem tax exemptions after the filing deadline if an exemption for the property was previously canceled because it was erroneously granted.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the establishment or expansion of behavioral health centers or jail diversion centers in certain local mental health authority service areas.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4645 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Homeless Persons | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4771 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the creation of tenant legal services offices by local governments to assist low-income residential tenants in eviction cases and in cases involving discrimination based on the tenants' disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 4774 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an organization engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4820 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the eligibility requirements for grants under programs of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Water--General
HB 4900 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment of a charitable clinic grant program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4965 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to measures to promote and support responsible fatherhood in this state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 5130 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the use of appropriated money for nonprofit organizations advocating for governmental adoption of a policy of managed retreat.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 5280 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to operation by certain nonprofit organizations of certain regional health care programs for employees of small employers.
House: County Affairs
Record vote
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--Health & Accident
HJR 183 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and personal property owned and exclusively used by a labor organization for the organization's operations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 341 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the mixed beverage gross receipts tax and the mixed beverage sales tax to items sold by certain nonprofit entity temporary event permittees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PERMITS | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
SB 479 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 480 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides rental housing constructed, rehabilitated, or purchased with money awarded through a program administered by the General Land Office.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Housing--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 500 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the value of a residential dwelling offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
SB 587 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a limitation on commercial kitchen and food permit requirements for food fundraisers held by a religious institution or nonprofit organization.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Health--General | Religion
SB 643 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 694 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to liability of a religious organization or an employee or volunteer of a religious organization for security services provided to the organization.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
SB 719 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
| ADOPTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 829 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | SIGNS
SB 834 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain royalty interests owned by a charitable organization.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | ROYALTIES | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 835 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the availability of financial information of nonprofit corporations for public inspection.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1013 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Noble, Candy
Relating to the franchise and insurance premium tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Nursing Homes | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1263 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the issuance of title to a salvage pool operator for certain motor vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1384 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of the child first grant program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Texas Historical Commission over historic sites in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1463 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for a nonprofit organization or political subdivision to establish or expand a behavioral health crisis response program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1514 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to business entities and nonprofit entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
SB 1582 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | RAFFLES
SB 1677 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the establishment and administration of Health and Human Services Commission programs providing mental health services to certain individuals in this state.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1759 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the creation of a Texas history grant program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1768 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Bryant, John
Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Statutory Revision
SB 1774 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by certain charitable organizations.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1853 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Hull, Lacey
Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE
SB 1871 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Empowerment Account pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits in achieving self-sufficiency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the operation and management of the Iwo Jima monument and museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2158 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an adult education pilot program by the Windham School District.
House: Corrections Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
SB 2166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the eligibility requirements for grants under programs of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Water--General
SB 2324 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Homeless Persons | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2352 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides a meeting place and support services for organizations that provide assistance to persons with substance use disorders and their families.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2361 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an organization engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2398 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2419 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an incentive program to promote beverage container recycling; imposing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Recycling | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOOD | TEXAS BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING CONSORTIUM
SB 2528 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing capital investment fund program to fund the development of workforce housing in this state; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 2551 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the use of appropriated money for nonprofit organizations advocating for governmental adoption of a policy of managed retreat.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GULF OF MEXICO | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 72 88-2 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.
Filed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | RAFFLES
HB 92 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the establishment of community-based learning centers to serve public school students.
Filed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Homeless Persons | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 249 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General
HB 349 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by animal rescue groups.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
HB 626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HB 649 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization peer-to-peer services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 898 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interagency grant program to support and sustain the operations of community recovery organizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1083 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to termination of the ownership interest in an animal impounded by an animal shelter.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 1367 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain electricity service providers to major weather-related events or other natural disasters; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM RESTORATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 1884 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1942 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adult high school charter school program.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Women
HB 2168 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the repeal of a criminal offense for certain charitable raffle ticket sales by professional sports team charitable foundations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 2204 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to funding of entities through the community collaborative grant program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Homeless Persons | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Political Subdivisions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2307 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2405 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Religion
HB 2510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by nonprofit animal welfare organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
HB 2627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the clarification of certain provisions regarding taxes imposed on the sale, rental, and use of motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the conduct and promotion of charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 2841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to suits to collect assessments owed by certain citrus producers.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3012 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the professional sports teams charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations at rodeo venues.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 3100 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to requirements for governmental contracts with nonprofit organizations regarding the use of money provided under those contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General | Purchasing--State
HB 3503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Justice | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to donations to local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Criminal Procedure--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 3777 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to eligible costs and expenses for purposes of the franchise tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3799 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes for items sold by a nonprofit organization at a county fair.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
HB 3924 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to health benefits offered by certain nonprofit agricultural organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3991 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Political Subdivisions | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations to conduct charitable raffles at rodeo venues.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTINUING EDUCATION | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 46 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization.
Senate: Local Government
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Religion
SB 113 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 197 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by nonprofit animal welfare organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
SB 227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by animal rescue groups.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
SB 302 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the administration of the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 330 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides a meeting place and support services for organizations that provide assistance to persons with substance use disorders and their families.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 337 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the participation of open-enrollment charter schools in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 613 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 734 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: White, James
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to ticket sales for charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAFFLES
SB 1144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General
SB 1356 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the participation by members of nonprofit teacher organizations in a tutoring program for public school students and related retirement benefits for certain tutors participating in the program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program.
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RURAL | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1569 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the functions of certain urban land bank programs.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Housing--General
SB 1615 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adult high school charter school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1678 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Political Subdivisions | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 1782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain utilities to major weather-related events or natural disasters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM RESTORATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1915 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the provision of recovery community organization peer-to-peer services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the representation of parties in justice court cases and to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Justice | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1942 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the creation of public facility corporations and requirements applicable to public facility corporations.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General
SB 1973 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the operation of and coverage by a nonprofit agricultural organization.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 2084 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to raise revenue for low cost sterilizations for dogs and cats by imposing a refundable fee for dogs and cats who are not sterilized and are adopted without being sterilized prior to adoption.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--Finance
HB 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
SB 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 1017 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public school campuses to donate and distribute food to students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1201 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1414 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides a meeting place and support services for organizations that provide assistance to alcoholics or their families.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1712 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Junior College Districts | INNOVATIVE ADULT CAREER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans
HB 1841 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a housing unit that the owner or a predecessor of the owner acquired from a community land trust.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the availability of financial information of nonprofit corporations for public inspection.
House: Business & Industry
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General
HB 2206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to private activity bonds.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Intergovernmental Relations | Political Subdivisions | Women
HB 2616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to Texas Community Schools.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
HB 2633 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the consumption, possession, or sale of an alcoholic beverage at a performing arts facility leased to a nonprofit organization by a school district.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 2684 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for items sold by a nonprofit organization at a county fair.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
HB 2958 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the TexAmericas Center.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2967 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a cancer clinical trial participation program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CANCER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 3308 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Insurance--General | Lawyers
HB 3365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the civil liability of certain persons providing disaster assistance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 3389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to creating a position of nonprofit agency services coordinator for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3483 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the donation of alcoholic beverages for use in a fund-raiser for a nonprofit entity.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 3606 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to ratification of defective corporate acts of nonprofit corporations; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the facilities that may be financed by a public facilities corporation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--General
HB 3806 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to veterinary services provided by releasing agencies.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | VETERINARIANS
HB 3844 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the period for which certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 3978 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to donations to certain local nonprofit organizations ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMUNITY SERVICE | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DRUG COURTS | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 4205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to accountability intervention provisions applicable to school district campuses, including the conditions under which a closed campus may be repurposed to serve students at that campus location and the creation of accelerated campus excellence turnaround plans.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 4345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to liability for disclosing certain information regarding sexual misconduct by an employee, volunteer, or independent contractor of a charitable organization.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 4395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to prescribed burning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
HB 4400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--General | MEDICAID
HB 4411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the functions of and membership on nonprofit statewide associations of counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 335 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 547 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the period for which certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 579 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the TexAmericas Center.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 717 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides a meeting place and support services for organizations that provide assistance to alcoholics or their families.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 836 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a housing unit that the owner or a predecessor of the owner acquired from a community land trust.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 920 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Intergovernmental Relations | Political Subdivisions | Women
SB 1000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--Homeless Persons | Religion
SB 1028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the locations at which a cottage food production operation may sell products.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Health--General
SB 1115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a land bank program.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Housing--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the functions of certain urban land bank programs.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Housing--General
SB 1426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment by a county of public guardians for certain incapacitated persons and funding for guardianships by public guardians and related services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Protection of Personal Information | SUPREME COURT
SB 1463 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the availability of financial information of nonprofit corporations for public inspection.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General
SB 1474 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Insurance--General | Lawyers
SB 1641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1645 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
SB 1969 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to ratification of defective corporate acts of nonprofit corporations; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2171 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the facilities that may be financed by a public facilities corporation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--General
SB 2172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the financing of certain grocery stores by a public facilities corporation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Financial--General
SB 2197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to alternative education loans and qualified student loan bonds.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the value of a residential dwelling that may be offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | RAFFLES
HB 150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of, and the deferral or abatement of ad valorem taxes on, certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to donation and distribution of surplus food at public schools and grace period policies for public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards.
House: Public Education Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 758 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a religious organization to obtain a refund of ad valorem taxes imposed on property leased to the organization for use as an actual place of religious worship.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Family--Child Protection | Housing--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 871 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to child and family support services for families in crisis, including authorization agreements.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 874 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a charitable raffle ticket awarded as a bingo prize.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 967 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| BOWIE COUNTY | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1100 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the issuance of a permit to host a charity hunt outside the regular hunting season; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PERMITS
HB 1405 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 1513 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the period for which certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1802 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veterans benefits and services.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and improvement of the Capitol and the Capitol grounds.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 1901 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to creating a position of nonprofit agency services coordinator for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2133 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a religious organization for purposes of expanding a religious facility or constructing a new religious facility.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2214 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Cemeteries | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General
HB 2382 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to information required to be disclosed by certain investors of publicly traded companies whose headquarters are located in this state; creating an offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
| BRING BUSINESS TO TEXAS & FAIRNESS IN DISCLOSURE ACT | Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
HB 2489 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to grants from the Department of Family and Protective Services to faith-based and charitable organizations that provide services to children and families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Religion
HB 2577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the regulation of bingo games; authorizing fee refunds.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2578 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the elimination of certain fees for licensure and the disposition of certain fees collected by the Texas Lottery Commission under the Bingo Enabling Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2651 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the authority of a development corporation to create a subsidiary corporation.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 2674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to reporting requirements for certain nonprofit corporations regarding employee and officer salaries.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Salaries & Expenses | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2705 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to alternative education loans and to the use of higher education private activity bonds by qualified alternative education loan lenders.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 2827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to corporations, associations, real estate investment trusts, and related entities; authorizing fees.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations
HB 2933 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2999 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3125 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | RAFFLES
HB 3344 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to creating a temporary charitable festival permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages by certain charitable organizations; providing a penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PERMITS
HB 3447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to the nonprofit corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds to open-enrollment charter schools for those schools to provide educational facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 3554 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3999 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide affordable housing.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
HB 4042 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the sale by certain alcoholic beverage permit holders of alcoholic beverages at auction.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PERMITS
HJR 49 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the refund of ad valorem taxes imposed on property leased to a religious organization for use as an actual place of religious worship.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 51 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Family--Child Protection | Housing--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 81 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 91 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize additional professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles at additional venues.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 100 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 591 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veterans benefits and services.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 725 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a school district to donate food to a nonprofit organization to be served to students of the district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 990 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General
SB 1331 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1337 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
SB 1345 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization and used to provide tax return preparation and other financial services without regard to the beneficiaries' ability to pay.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to alternative education loans and to the use of higher education private activity bonds by qualified alternative education loan lenders.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to corporations, associations, real estate investment trusts, and related entities; authorizing fees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1809 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1832 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to creating a temporary charitable festival permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages by certain charitable organizations; providing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PERMITS
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
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
SB 1931 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2180 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to financial records and audits of nonprofit corporations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General
SJR 49 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 53 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the participation of a charitable organization that facilitates the procurement of an elective abortion in the state employee charitable campaign.
Filed
| Abortion | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | State Employees
HB 38 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the duties of nonprofit corporations regarding certain contributions and the disclosure of information relating to those contributions in certain campaign finance reports.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--Campaign Financing | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 86 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of a select committee to evaluate the effects of a reduction in or the elimination of federal funding on the state budget due to federal fiscal policy.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICAID | SOCIAL SECURITY | State Finances--Budget
HB 583 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to donations to certain local veteran's charities ordered as a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Military & Veterans
HB 590 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
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 Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 727 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMUNITY SERVICE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
HB 975 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RAFFLE ENABLING ACT | RAFFLES
HB 979 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | MEXICO
HB 1028 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of a charitable organization that provides affordable housing for female veterans and their dependents for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Women
HB 1116 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1120 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to creation of entities affiliated with a church organized as a nonprofit corporation.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 1158 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the use of money received by a nonprofit organization to implement a supplemental environmental project.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1558 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate churches that provide overnight shelter for children.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | HOMELESS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1561 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a church or religious organization.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Religion | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 1685 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
House: Corrections
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMUNITY SERVICE | Corporations & Associations | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1772 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Family--Child Protection | Housing--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2119 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to charitable organizations, including charitable organizations that may conduct prescribed burning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD
HB 2305 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2313 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for items sold by certain nonprofit organizations through a vending machine; adding a provision subject to a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales | VENDING MACHINES
HB 2528 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of a water district to accept donations to fund certain economic development programs.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2557 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain hospital districts and to certain corporations or organizations formed by those districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--General | Insurance--General | Legislature | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2642 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and regulation by counties of amusement redemption machine game rooms on bingo premises; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing fees and taxes; creating civil and administrative penalties; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PERMITS | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2661 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEXICO | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2718 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offer supplemental assistance to certain recipients of public assistance.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Religion
HB 2731 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the exemption of nonprofit ambulance companies from motor fuel taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| AMBULANCES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the frequency restrictions on charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAFFLES
HB 2851 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the limitation on the liability of the nonprofit corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds for open-enrollment charter schools to provide educational facilities.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Governor | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 2872 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the period for which certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2891 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain filing and reporting requirements for certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2914 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations that provide affordable housing to low-income veterans and their dependents.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3003 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the appointment of counsel in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
HB 3064 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3067 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Crime Prevention | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 3093 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the value of a residential dwelling that may be offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | RAFFLES
HB 3245 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to qualified nonprofit corporations acting for and on behalf of two or more cities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Education--Higher--Finance
HB 3280 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of donation to a partially disabled veteran for use as the veteran's residence homestead and for property donated to such a veteran by, or purchased by such a veteran with a donation from, such an organization for that purpose.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3420 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations to provide services to aid in the economic development of local communities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to authorizing certain distributions of income from a nonprofit corporation to members of the corporation who are certain nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations
HB 3548 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3608 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the award of certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | LOANS
HB 3623 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by the National Hispanic Institute.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | NATIONAL HISPANIC INSTITUTE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3698 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
Relating to nonbinding dispute resolution proceedings conducted by religious organizations or authorities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Religion
HB 3773 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the duties of nonprofit corporations regarding certain contributions and the disclosure of information relating to those contributions in certain campaign finance reports.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--Campaign Financing | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 3993 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Corporations & Associations | Housing--General
HB 4078 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the disclosure of information relating to certain contributions in certain campaign finance reports.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--Campaign Financing | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HJR 23 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Family--Child Protection | Housing--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 64 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 73 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 117 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation, for a period not to exceed 10 years, the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an honorably discharged veteran of the armed services of the United States, or the surviving spouse of such a veteran, if the residence homestead was donated to the veteran, or the purchase of the residence homestead was financed, by a charitable organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Legislature | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 4 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 282 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the period for which certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 378 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
SB 797 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | MEXICO
SB 838 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs, the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees, and the use of the state's disaster contingency fund for purposes related to immigration and refugees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEXICO | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 898 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RAFFLE ENABLING ACT | RAFFLES
SB 1092 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Crime Prevention | GIFTS & DONATIONS
SB 1233 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to authorizing certain distributions of income from a nonprofit corporation to members of the corporation who are certain nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations
SB 1332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offer supplemental assistance to certain recipients of public assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Religion
SB 1528 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to corporate donations to a charity chosen by a political contributor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | GIFTS & DONATIONS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
SB 1541 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain reporting requirements for taxable entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1563 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1581 84-0 (2015)
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
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 1687 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by charitable organizations that engage in or support the planting, growing, cultivation, or maintenance of trees in public areas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1854 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by the National Hispanic Institute.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | NATIONAL HISPANIC INSTITUTE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1895 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1930 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the appointment of counsel in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers
SB 1933 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for items sold through a vending machine operated by certain nonprofit organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales | VENDING MACHINES
SB 1978 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to a voluntary contribution to help feed hungry Texans when a person applies for a hunting license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SJR 39 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 22 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the establishment of a public service requirement for undergraduate students, known as Service to Texas, at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | VOLUNTEERS
HB 66 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | VOLUNTEERS
HB 97 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | SIGNS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 292 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | POKER GAMING ACT OF 2013 | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 294 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Homeless Persons | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 371 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Highways | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 394 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to limits on prizes for bingo games.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 412 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the punishment for a false affiliation with a charitable organization or a false claim of a charitable purpose in the course of committing certain crimes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 432 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to assist domestic victims of human trafficking.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 440 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a requirement that certain religious organizations provide an annual report on property owned by the organization for which an exemption from ad valorem taxation is granted.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 444 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 445 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities for certain foster children to pursue home ownership, postsecondary education, and business development.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 519 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to voluntary donations to the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 561 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an exemption for land owned by a school from the additional tax imposed on the change of use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 692 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the donation of juror reimbursements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNTY TREASURERS | Courts--Juries | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 957 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to the display of informational materials regarding organ donation by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1100 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to eligibility of children's advocacy centers for contracts to provide services for children and family members in child abuse and neglect cases and to investigations of those cases.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHILD ABUSE | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection
HB 1362 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to implementation of a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Energy--Conservation | LOANS | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Science & Technology | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 1454 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, NaomiSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to events to educate students about Type 2 diabetes in certain school districts.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DIABETES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1459 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property leased to and used by charitable organizations.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1491 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1718 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the eligibility of certain terminally ill individuals to purchase a resident hunting license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 1781 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a limitation on sanctions imposed on school districts for the sale of foods of minimal nutritional value.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
HB 1809 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a cultural education facilities finance corporation to acquire and finance certain public property projects.
House: Ways & Means
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
| Arts & Humanities | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Corporations & Associations | County Government--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 1831 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1851 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
HB 1956 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2184 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the partition of mineral interests of a charitable trust.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
HB 2252 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to eligibility of charitable organizations to participate in a state employee charitable campaign.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2319 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate churches that provide overnight shelter for children.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HOMELESS | Minors--Health & Safety | Religion
HB 2510 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state employee charitable campaign; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2599 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a political party.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--Political Parties | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2622 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of a low-profit limited liability company.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations
HB 2634 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMUNITY SERVICE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2752 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | DESALINATION | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 2771 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FORECLOSURES | Housing--Finance | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2887 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives by entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3481 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for the purpose of repairing certain roadways and bridges.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 3486 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to financial coaches for economically disadvantaged persons.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION | Education--Higher--Tuition | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Human Services--General
HB 3732 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CANCER | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3767 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by charitable organizations that engage in or support the planting, growing, cultivation, or maintenance of trees in public areas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 24 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 90 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property that is leased to a charitable organization and that is used by the organization primarily for the purpose of performing a charitable function.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 171 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to study the use by state agencies of a uniform application form following disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 193 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income and moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/14
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 217 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state employee charitable campaign.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 245 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Otto, John
Relating to eligibility of children's advocacy centers for contracts to provide services for children and family members in child abuse and neglect cases.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHILD ABUSE | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection
SB 254 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMUNITY SERVICE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 269 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an exemption for land owned by a school from the additional tax imposed on the change of use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 282 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to limits on prizes for bingo games.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
SB 346 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to reporting requirements of certain persons who do not meet the definition of political committee.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--Campaign Financing | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
SB 874 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
SB 895 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to access to records of a nonprofit organization supporting the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas under the public information law.
House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Open Meetings | Open Records
SB 980 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities for certain foster children to pursue home ownership, postsecondary education, and business development.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 993 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Nonprofit Council to assist with faith-based and community-based initiatives.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Religion | TEXAS NONPROFIT COUNCIL
SB 1015 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a franchise tax or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain certified nonprofit educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1130 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain donations by school districts or public schools of food provided to the district or school through the national free or reduced-price school lunch program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1142 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1240 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the partition of mineral interests of a charitable trust.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
SB 1284 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | DESALINATION | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 1557 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to business and nonprofit organization participation in supporting early college high schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1633 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the sales tax treatment of a fundraising sale by a qualified organization.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
SB 1804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the establishment of community collaboratives by local entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 382 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | POKER GAMING ACT OF 2011 | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 421 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Highways | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 448 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMUNITY SERVICE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
HB 457 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to restrictions on the promotion and operation of charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INTERNET | RAFFLES
HB 477 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Human Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the application of certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities to certain schools and nonprofit athletic or sports associations.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 645 82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the information required to be included on a form for an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 788 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the establishment and use of a private family cemetery by certain organizations in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Cemeteries | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 823 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 1022 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Religion | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1056 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1263 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the powers, duties, and financing of certain facilities finance corporations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Arts & Humanities | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Corporations & Associations | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 1433 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used by a charitable organization that provides access to affordable financial products and services to certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1553 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to citizenship information reported by persons, including state agencies, political subdivisions of this state, nonprofit organizations, and public and private entities, who receive local or state money to provide services.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1574 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John | et. al.
Relating to including certain veterans service organizations as small businesses for the purpose of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State
HB 1599 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the sale of prison-made products to nonprofit organizations.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PRISON LABOR
HB 1608 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, MarkSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to participation in and contributions to the state employee charitable campaign by retired state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 1642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the sexual assault program fund and to the fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1682 82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to prohibiting school districts from requiring or coercing school district employees to make charitable contributions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 1709 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities for certain foster children to pursue home ownership, postsecondary education, and business development.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1965 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | IMPROVING RELATIONS WITH NONPROFITS, TASK FORCE ON | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE, STATE COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
HB 2046 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
HB 2077 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Energy--Conservation | LOANS | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Science & Technology | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2462 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Sales | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2508 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to organizations that are covered by the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act of 1987.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
HB 2549 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of a state employee to authorize a deduction from the employee's salary or wage payment for a charitable contribution to certain entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Historic Preservation & Museums | Labor--Wages | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2728 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2746 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to liability for the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land in the event of a change of use of the land if the land is transferred to a charitable organization for purposes of building housing for sale without profit to a low-income individual or family.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2854 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the employment of physicians by certain hospitals associated with nonprofit fraternal organizations.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2904 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | ORGAN, TISSUE, AND EYE DONOR COUNCIL, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2911 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to guaranteed student loans and alternative education loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2912 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the administration of certain supplemental student loan programs and the issuance of private activity bonds by qualified nonprofit corporations.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2921 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the power of the office of the attorney general to make certain examinations and inquiries.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Property Interests--Trusts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2967 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of the Travis County Healthcare District to make capital or financial contributions to charitable organizations.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
HB 3120 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the treatment of certain exempt organizations as agents of suppliers or distributors of taxable items for purposes of the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as substituted
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
HB 3133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property on which housing is being or has been built or repaired for sale or rent to a low-income individual or family.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3198 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by certain charitable corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Hospitals | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 3231 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the eligibility of nonprofit organizations that partner with certain schools to receive grants for agricultural projects.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3329 82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a daily temporary private club permit for a nonprofit corporation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PERMITS
HB 3472 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the ethics and financial disclosure requirements of members of the governing board, officers, and employees of certain public retirement systems and officers and employees of a nonprofit corporation for investment of the permanent university fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3573 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to limiting the disclosure of certain information regarding certain charitable organizations, trusts, private foundations, and grant-making organizations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Trusts | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3784 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the ethics and financial disclosure requirements and audits of certain governmental bodies.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | Ethics | Financial--General | Open Meetings | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 182 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1198.
Signed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Resolutions--Corrective | TRUSTS
HR 2690 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TRUSTS
SB 199 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to agricultural projects in certain schools, including the eligibility of nonprofit organizations that partner with schools to receive grants.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 247 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Human Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 327 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Garza, John
Relating to including certain veterans service organizations as small businesses for the purpose of state contracting.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State
SB 342 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the power of the office of the attorney general to make certain examinations and inquiries.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Property Interests--Trusts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 402 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/12
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TRUSTS
SB 714 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Religion | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 761 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the employment of physicians by certain hospitals associated with nonprofit fraternal organizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 821 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of the Travis County Healthcare District to make capital or financial contributions to certain public institutions or charitable organizations.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
SB 1090 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 1146 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to programs funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1198 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
SB 1287 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to participation in and contributions to the state employee charitable campaign by retired state employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
SB 1338 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the powers and duties of the State Preservation Board.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SB 1757 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used by a charitable organization that promotes the academic development of boys or girls under the age of 18 years.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--General | Minors--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1819 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to charity care provided by certain nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICARE
SB 1820 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to recover a civil penalty from certain nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1822 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the administration of certain supplemental student loan programs and the issuance of private activity bonds by qualified nonprofit corporations.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1823 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to guaranteed student loans and alternative education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1846 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to organizations that are covered by the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act of 1987.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
SR 1254 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198.
Reported enrolled
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TRUSTS
HB 56 82-1 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 35 82-1 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
Filed
| Animals | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 132 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 222 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | POKER GAMING ACT OF 2009 | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 226 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to prohibiting employers from requiring employees to make certain charitable contributions.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 230 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain schools, nonprofit athletic or sports associations, municipally owned facilities, summer camps, places of worship, and fairgrounds from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 369 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to assessment of damages in a condemnation proceeding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONDEMNATION | Highways | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 403 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the capital improvements that a local government may finance with an impact fee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Housing--General
HB 492 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services and social services initiatives.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Religion
HB 507 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, BettySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain fund-raising sales conducted by a nonprofit organization that operates to benefit the patients of a state mental hospital.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Taxation--Sales
HB 589 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used by a charitable organization operating certain radio stations.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RADIO | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 671 81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the penalty for theft from a nonprofit organization or by Medicare providers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MEDICARE
HB 831 81-0 (2009)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from certain taxation of certain organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1162 81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to regulating the collection or solicitation of donated goods subsequently sold by for-profit entities or individuals; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 1258 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the cities or counties that may create a cultural education facilities finance corporation.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General
HB 1266 81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to authorizing the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System to transfer the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts to a nonprofit organization to operate the museum.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Arts & Humanities | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1269 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1374 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities to certain schools and nonprofit athletic or sports associations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1384 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to authorizing certain nature centers to charge admission fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1454 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a volunteer-supported decision-making advocate pilot program for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and persons with other cognitive disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1474 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo and the use of bingo proceeds.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1509 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Taxation--Sales | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1622 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 1640 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the purposes and powers of the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Health--General | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TEMPLE HEALTH & BIOSCIENCES ECON DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT & AUT | TEMPLE, CITY OF
HB 1848 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMUNITY SERVICE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
HB 1857 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the sale of charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Reform
HB 1935 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of certain programs to support adult and postsecondary education and workforce development in high-demand occupations and green jobs.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1943 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the appointment of volunteer advocates as guardians ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Family--Child Protection | GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 1951 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Highways | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2319 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the treatment of certain exempt organizations as agents of suppliers or distributors of taxable items for purposes of the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--General | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 2416 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to attorney general participation in proceedings involving charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
HB 2417 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the definition of charitable trust for purposes of court jurisdiction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 2460 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem tax of certain property owned by a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2555 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property acquired to provide low-income housing or used for charitable purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2628 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/10
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Homeless Persons | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2650 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the sale of certain annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Reform
HB 2689 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to funding for the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2787 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to liability of charitable organizations for certain negligent hiring, supervision, or retention actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Religion | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2800 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to exempting certain private nonprofit educational institutions from state regulation applicable to degree-granting institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion
HB 2823 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to eligible recipients of certain grants awarded by the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 2836 81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that engages in the protection of land chosen for its natural and cultural value.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2865 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used by a charitable organization that provides access to affordable financial products and services to certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Financial--General | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3049 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the establishment of the consumer credit education grant program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Subcommittee members named
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3113 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to conduct charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--General | RAFFLES
HB 3133 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3164 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to qualifications for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3214 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the exemption of certain units conducting bingo games from the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3217 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas withholding certain nonprofit association dues from the annuity payments of certain members.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3473 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to charity care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3525 81-0 (2009)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to telephone solicitations for certain law enforcement-related charitable organizations.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Law Enforcement | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3541 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the colonia self-help program.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COLONIAS | Housing--Finance | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3620 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 3709 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain power by certain charitable corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONDEMNATION | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3806 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3807 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the fee imposed on bingo prizes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3808 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the criminal offense for conducting, promoting, or administering bingo without a license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3809 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to reports regarding charitable bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3810 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the regulation of pull-tab bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3811 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the locations where a licensed authorized organization may conduct bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3812 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to bingo advisory opinions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3813 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to display of the Problem Gamblers' Help Line telephone number on a bingo card-minding device or pull-tab dispenser.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3814 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to charitable bingo accounting procedures and the use of bingo proceeds.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3815 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3980 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the eligibility requirements for, selection criteria for, and awarding of grants under programs of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DISCRIMINATION | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Taxation--General | Water--General
HB 3985 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4014 81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting school districts from requiring or coercing school district employees to make charitable contributions.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts
HB 4046 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the creation of nonprofit health corporations with assistance from the Texas Rural Foundation.
House: Public Health
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Rural | Hospitals | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF
HB 4153 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to an exemption from permitting requirements of the Edwards Aquifer Authority for certain wells owned by a charitable organization.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 4157 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to court appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHILD ABUSE | Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4450 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to including certain veterans service organizations as small businesses for the purpose of state contracting.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State
HB 4515 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to contracting practices of certain large nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Purchasing--General
HB 4533 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the conduct of charitable poker runs by certain nonprofit organizations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GAMBLING
HB 4614 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4623 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4747 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Westchase District.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PARKING | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | WESTCHASE DISTRICT
SB 186 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to eligible recipients of certain grants awarded by the commissioner of education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
SB 475 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions or in providing services to aid in economic development.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 500 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the powers, duties, and financing of cultural education facilities finance corporations.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Arts & Humanities | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Corporations & Associations | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 504 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the use of land on the main campus of Texas A&M University in College Station.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 564 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations to provide services to aid in the economic development of local communities.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 662 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and use of a mausoleum beneath certain religious buildings.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Cemeteries | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion
SB 666 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the administration of charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--Banks | Property Interests--Trusts
SB 744 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to qualifications for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 776 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Orr, Rob
Relating to regulating the collection or solicitation of donated goods subsequently sold by for-profit entities or individuals; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS
SB 811 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to authorizing the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System to transfer the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts to a nonprofit organization to operate the museum.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Arts & Humanities | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 917 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the definition of charitable trust for purposes of court jurisdiction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts
SB 918 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Leibowitz, David
Relating to attorney general participation in proceedings involving charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
SB 944 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 961 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the sale of certain annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Reform
SB 1033 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the purposes and powers of the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Health--General | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TEMPLE HEALTH & BIOSCIENCES ECON DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT & AUT | TEMPLE, CITY OF
SB 1035 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the cities or counties that may create a cultural education facilities finance corporation.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General
SB 1144 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a volunteer-supported decision-making advocate pilot program for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and persons with other cognitive disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 1205 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1371 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the colonia self-help program.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COLONIAS | Housing--Finance | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1501 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the eligibility of nonprofit organizations that partner with certain schools to receive grants for agricultural projects.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1591 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the length of time certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1735 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to providing police and security services for certain post-secondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Law Enforcement
SB 1939 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Military & Veterans | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1940 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and to the establishment of pretrial veterans court programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Military & Veterans | State Employees | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1944 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a franchise tax credit for charitable contributions made toward certain low-income residential housing programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1958 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to including certain veterans service organizations as small businesses for the purpose of state contracting.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Government Organization
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State
SB 1999 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to conduct charitable raffles.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--General | RAFFLES
SB 2010 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas withholding certain nonprofit association dues from the annuity payments of certain members.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 2102 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to an exemption from permitting requirements of the Edwards Aquifer Authority for certain wells owned by a charitable organization.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 2177 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment of a nonprofit organization for the acquisition of historic art pieces for the Capitol.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Arts & Humanities | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SB 2185 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to contracting practices of certain large nonprofit corporations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Purchasing--General
SB 2278 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to charity care provided by certain nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 2291 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation and support of community development corporations by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Housing--Rural
SB 2305 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the sales tax treatment of a fundraising sale by a qualified organization.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--General | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
SB 2434 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Family--Child Protection | GUARDIANS & WARDS
SB 2442 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/10
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2496 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Westchase District.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PARKING | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | WESTCHASE DISTRICT
HB 97 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the use of the net proceeds of bingo by a veterans organization.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans
HB 197 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence
HB 289 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services and social services initiatives.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Religion
HB 365 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the exemption from regulation of certain charitable, religious, or civic organizations engaged in auction activities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion
HB 653 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to charitable poker runs that benefit certain nonprofit organizations; providing a penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | RAFFLES
HB 860 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the management, investment, and expenditure of state funds and institutional funds and the adoption of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | UNIFORM PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT
HB 1156 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo and the use of bingo proceeds.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1204 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to donations of juror reimbursements.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries
HB 1242 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses regarding the management of certain funds delivered to a crime stoppers organization.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CRIME STOPPERS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1492 80-0 (2007)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the penalty for theft from a nonprofit organization.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1504 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the funding and promotion of the Save Texas History and Adopt-A-Beach programs of the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums
HB 1742 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to urban land bank demonstration programs.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1771 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the capital improvements that a local government may finance with an impact fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Housing--General | LOCAL INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC SAFETY & CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT ACT
HB 1837 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations to provide services to aid in the economic development of local communities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1868 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used by a charitable organization operating certain radio stations.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RADIO | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2088 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the powers of municipal hospital authorities and hospital districts created under general or special law.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2089 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing in the event of a change in ownership of the property as a result of a foreclosure sale.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2168 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the powers of municipal and county hospital authorities and hospital districts created under general or special law.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2186 80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations that provide chilled water and steam to certain health-related institutions of this state.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2206 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the use of a card-minding device to play bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2265 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the award of prizes in, and the conduct of, a progressive bingo game.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2496 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to qualification for the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property of certain charitable or religious organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2535 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the authority of federally recognized Indian tribes along the Texas-Mexico border to engage in bingo.
House: Border & International Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 2718 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to treatment of retrospective premiums for group life insurance issued through certain nonprofit membership associations.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Military & Veterans | Taxation--General
HB 2936 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to exempting certain community development corporations from the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 3012 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the requirement that the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an organization engaged primarily in performing charitable functions be adopted by the governing body of a taxing unit or at an election held in the taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3043 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property of certain fraternal organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3191 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income housing.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/08
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3254 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to prohibiting employers from requiring employees to make certain charitable contributions.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--Management Relations
SB 44 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence
SB 200 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Religion
SB 286 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a home-delivered meal grant program in the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 426 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing in the event of a change in ownership of the property as a result of a foreclosure sale.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 467 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the funding and promotion of the Save Texas History and Adopt-A-Beach programs of the General Land Office.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums
SB 812 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations that provide chilled water and steam to certain health-related institutions of this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/08
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 955 80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to use of electronically readable information on a driver's license or personal identification certificate by certain organizations that sponsor youth programs.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 1087 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used by a charitable organization operating certain radio stations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RADIO | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1094 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the powers of municipal and county hospital authorities and hospital districts created under general or special law.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1110 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the use of a card-minding device to play bingo.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1113 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income housing.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1128 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to the Texas Rural Foundation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF | RURAL FOUNDATION, TEXAS
SB 1256 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo and the use of bingo proceeds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1296 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to qualification for the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property of organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1323 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of qualified community workforce training centers to receive a state sales and use tax refund for reimbursement of certain expenses.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1423 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to funds exempt from the Public Funds Investment Act.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General
SB 1451 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the Safe Routes to School Program.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BICYCLES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1478 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to authorizing certain nonprofit organizations to conduct charitable poker tournaments; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1552 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to allowing qualified organizations to conduct raffles using stored value cards and video displays.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | RAFFLES
SB 1736 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the powers, duties, and financing of cultural education facilities finance corporations.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Arts & Humanities | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Corporations & Associations | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 22 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the disposition of state agency surplus or salvage property.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | SURPLUS PROPERTY
HB 129 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the authority to require a convicted person to perform manual labor for a nonprofit organization or a cemetery maintained by the county.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Cemeteries | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | PRISON LABOR
HB 175 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to allowing a lodge or other local organization affiliated with a grand lodge or similar charitable or benevolent institution or order incorporated under state law to hold a charitable raffle.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 242 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to medical liability insurance for certain retired physicians acting as volunteer health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS | Tort Reform
HB 508 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the authority to require a convicted person to perform manual labor for a nonprofit organization.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | PRISON LABOR
HB 541 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the conduct of charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | RAFFLES
HB 654 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to professional liability insurance for volunteer health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Malpractice--Professionals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VOLUNTEERS
HB 655 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain volunteer health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Malpractice--Professionals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VOLUNTEERS
HB 659 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, SuzannaSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to authorizing a qualified organization under the Charitable Raffle Enabling Act to conduct a reverse raffle.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 726 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain law enforcement officer associations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 736 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, JoeSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to updating citations in Chapter 84, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Tort Reform
HB 762 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the solicitation by state officers and employees of and recommendations regarding contributions to charitable organizations and governmental entities.
House: Elections Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Ethics | GIFTS & DONATIONS | State Employees | State Officers
HB 860 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, CarterSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to certain General Land Office programs.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 934 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice requirements in certain proceedings relating to charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Property Interests--General
HB 1049 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to interest rate ceilings on certain commercial loans.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General | LOANS
HB 1085 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to the maximum value of a charitable raffle prize.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | RAFFLES
HB 1112 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to bingo accounts and the disposition of revenue from charitable bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1138 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the operation and regulation of charitable bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1185 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the exemptions from ad valorem taxation of real and personal property of a religious organization or a school.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1420 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the release of certain information by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to associations of retired school employees; providing a civil penalty.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1620 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action against an officer or director of a nonprofit corporation.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Lawyers
HB 2045 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to incorporation of a water supply and sewer service corporation as a nonprofit corporation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2095 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations to provide services to aid in the economic development of local communities.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2268 79-0 (2005)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to financial reporting requirements of a nonprofit corporation.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 2450 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities to eligible low-income working individuals.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General | Human Services--General
HB 2486 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the civil liability of certain organizations providing child welfare services.
House: Civil Practices
Meeting cancelled
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection
HB 2537 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to repealing the authority of certain nonprofit corporations to exercise the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 2680 79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to services provided by health care practitioners to charities and liability insurance for those practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2711 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 2715 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to authorizing licensed bingo organizations to conduct charitable poker games.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in subcommittee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2797 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to authorizing certain nonprofit organizations organized by recognized Indian tribes to conduct bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | NATIVE AMERICANS
HB 2839 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the participation of state inmates in the production of certain goods and the provision of certain services.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | PRISON LABOR
HB 3020 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to local government authorization of charitable solicitation by a pedestrian.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PERMITS
HB 3334 79-0 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from regulation for certain nonprofit agricultural research projects.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3417 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to financial records and audits of certain charitable nonprofit corporations; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 3420 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the powers of a municipal hospital authority.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3473 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to an exemption from the platting requirement in certain counties near an international border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COLONIAS | Housing--Rural | PLATTING
HJR 32 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation property owned by certain law enforcement officer associations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 58 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 154 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the authority to require a convicted person to perform manual labor for a nonprofit organization.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | PRISON LABOR
SB 159 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the authority to require a convicted person to perform manual labor for a nonprofit organization.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | PRISON LABOR
SB 192 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.
Relating to the expiration of or a fee charged in relation to a gift certificate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS
SB 245 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to local government authorization of charitable solicitation by a pedestrian.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--General | SEAN MCKINNIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION ACT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 284 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to certain General Land Office programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 360 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain counties of the property of organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--Finance | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 766 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to allowing a lodge or other local organization affiliated with a grand lodge or similar charitable or benevolent institution or order incorporated under state law to hold a charitable raffle.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
SB 787 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: West, George
Relating to the eligibility of certain organizations to join a risk pool established by a political subdivision for the purpose of providing uniform group benefits.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions
SB 807 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to interest rate ceilings on certain commercial loans.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Financial Institutions
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General | LOANS
SB 842 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the use of school district real property by a nonprofit organization.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 843 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the distribution of flyers at a public school by a nonprofit organization.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 876 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to financial reporting requirements of a nonprofit corporation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
SB 1020 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used by a charitable organization operating a radio station that is funded through donations.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RADIO | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1056 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the forced sale of an owner's interest in certain real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1129 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority to require a convicted person to perform manual labor for certain public purposes.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Environment--Water | PRISON LABOR
SB 1215 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to financial records and to audits or reviews of certain charitable nonprofit corporations; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
SB 1289 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to authorizing a state university to conduct a one-time lottery.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Governor | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1510 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to the liability of a nonprofit management contractor of county hospital authorities.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Hospitals
SB 1742 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to authorizing certain nature centers to charge admission fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 5 79-1 (2005)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 65 79-1 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 84 79-1 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority or purchase of certain real property by certain nonprofit charitable corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION ACT | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 68 79-1 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | Human Services--General | VOLUNTEERS
SB 76 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing certain nonprofit organizations organized by recognized Indian tribes to conduct bingo.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 18 79-2 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 60 79-2 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority or purchase of certain real property by certain nonprofit charitable corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION ACT | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to reform of certain procedures and remedies in civil actions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | INFORMED CONSENT | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS | Product Liability | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Tort Reform
HB 39 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the applicability of certain requirements regarding security devices on leased dwellings.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 113 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the regulation and reform of certain consumer lines of property and casualty insurance; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | TEXAS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE PLAN
HB 179 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, DanSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the qualification of a county fair association for an ad valorem tax exemption.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/04
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNTY FAIRS | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 202 78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on vehicles used by nonprofit organizations for disaster relief.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 432 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the creation of an offense involving certain sales of tickets to certain events; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | TICKET SCALPING
HB 504 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to an exemption from the private security law for certain nonprofit businesses or civic organizations.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 741 78-0 (2003)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the powers of certain nonprofit corporations to finance facilities for an institution of higher education under the Higher Education Authority Act.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance
HB 754 78-0 (2003)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the satisfaction by certain defendants of a condition of community supervision requiring the defendant to perform community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMUNITY SERVICE | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | MANDATORY SUPERVISION
HB 770 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to a community health center revolving loan program.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 789 78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the exemption of tax-exempt property of religious organizations from municipal platting requirements.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 855 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Relating to the application of the sales tax to certain bingo equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
HB 904 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, AnnaSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain nonprofit cemetery corporations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| Cemeteries | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 956 78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the liability of certain charitable organizations.
House: Civil Practices
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Indigent Health Care | VOLUNTEERS
HB 970 78-0 (2003)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the donation by a county of salvage and surplus property to a civic or charitable organization.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | SURPLUS PROPERTY
HB 974 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the treatment of certain local chambers of commerce as charitable organizations for certain purposes.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1014 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the purposes for which a special utility district may be created.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1044 78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1156 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to adoption of the Business Organizations Code.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS ORGANIZATION CODE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Statutory Revision
HB 1273 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the sale of prison articles and products.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--General
HB 1286 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the exemption of certain food from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Taxation--Sales
HB 1309 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act to nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--Development
HB 1317 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the authorization and regulation of progressive bingo games.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 1372 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the operation of certain Texas Department of Criminal Justice industries and private sector prison industries programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSE PLATES | MINIMUM WAGE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1407 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the exhibition and regulation of amusement redemption machines by certain nonprofit organizations and others where approved by local option.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | Elections--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1524 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1563 78-0 (2003)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to the General Land Office's Adopt-A-Map/Adopt-A-Document Program.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GIFTS & DONATIONS | State Employees
HB 1655 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and to the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LICENSE PLATES | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1667 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to a fee imposed on real estate transactions to fund a housing repair program for elderly individuals of low income.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aging | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Housing--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1813 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the conduct of a raffle by a qualified nonprofit organization.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES
HB 1892 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to collection of civil damages awarded against certain nursing institutions.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Nursing Homes
HB 1976 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence
HB 2056 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dawson, GlendaSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the maximum value of a charitable raffle prize.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | RAFFLES
HB 2066 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Amending Section 53.47, Education Code, to permit the creation of nonprofit corporations to refund outstanding student loan bonds.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2143 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to surplus and salvage computer equipment.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--General | SURPLUS PROPERTY
HB 2302 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to zoning regulations applicable to places of historical, cultural or architectural significance.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Religion
HB 2383 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the eligibility for exemption from ad valorem taxation of public property used for certain religious purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Administration
Effective on 1/1/04
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2416 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the extension of the period for which an incomplete improvement on property owned by certain nonprofit organizations may be exempted from ad valorem taxation and exempting from additional taxes open-space land converted by certain nonprofit organizations for certain charitable purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2450 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to creating a foundation to finance health programs in the border counties of this state.
House: Border and International Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | BORDER FOUNDATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Indigent Health Care
HB 2453 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the liability of a hospital district management contractor and certain public servants.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Indigent Health Care | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2530 78-0 (2003)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to application of law regulating sweepstakes to certain associations of airmen.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Aeronautics | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Consumer Protection
HB 2543 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to allowing nonprofit corporations to offer limited cash prizes under the Charitable Raffle Enabling Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Against Morals | RAFFLES
HB 2653 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to a qualified nonprofit corporation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2680 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to civil liability of and liability insurance for certain nursing institutions.
House: Civil Practices
Withdrawn from schedule
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Nursing Homes
HB 2699 78-0 (2003)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a program of grants and loans to provide capital for community development and economic development institutions in economically distressed and low-income areas.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | LOANS
HB 2752 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the creation of nonprofit corporations to refund outstanding student loan bonds.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2915 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the nonprofit organizations qualified to finance certain guaranteed student loans.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 3050 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to excepting land of certain charitable organizations from the additional tax imposed on the change of use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3080 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Relating to the qualifications of a member of and meetings held by the board of directors of a nonprofit corporation.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations
HB 3222 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to misrepresentation concerning political activity of a tax-exempt organization; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--Candidates
HB 3260 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the forced sale of an owner's interest in certain real property.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3291 78-0 (2003)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the period for which an incomplete improvement on property owned by a religious organization may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3373 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the treatment of certain private primary or secondary schools as charitable organizations for certain purposes.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 3512 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the treatment of certain private primary or secondary schools as charitable organizations for certain purposes.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
HB 3546 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/04
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HCR 299 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, JoeSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 4.
Signed by the Governor
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CLASS ACTIONS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS | Product Liability | Resolutions--Corrective | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Tort Reform
HJR 61 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities to donate surplus fire-fighting equipment or supplies for the benefit of rural volunteer fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SURPLUS PROPERTY
SB 230 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reporting charitable gifts by certain insurance companies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 312 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to civil liability of and liability insurance for certain nursing institutions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Malpractice--Professionals | Nursing Homes
SB 313 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to collection of civil damages awarded against certain nonprofit institutions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Nursing Homes
SB 360 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the treatment of certain local chambers of commerce as charitable organizations for certain purposes.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 415 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the powers of certain nonprofit corporations to finance facilities for an institution of higher education under the Higher Education Authority Act.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance
SB 705 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to the donation by a county of salvage and surplus property to a civic or charitable organization.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | SURPLUS PROPERTY
SB 833 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the application of the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act of 1987 to alumni associations and on-campus organizations.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--General | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
SB 912 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to surplus and salvage computer equipment.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--General | SURPLUS PROPERTY
SB 926 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on vehicles used by nonprofit organizations for disaster relief or other humanitarian purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 988 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to application of law regulating sweepstakes to certain associations of airmen.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Aeronautics | Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Consumer Protection
SB 1028 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a community health center revolving loan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 1233 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and to the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to s/c by chair
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LICENSE PLATES | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1305 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the application of the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act of 1987 to private primary or secondary schools, alumni associations, and on-campus organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private
SB 1476 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the nonprofit corporations eligible to issue bonds to finance or purchase guaranteed student loans and authorizing certain nonprofit corporations to refund outstanding student loan bonds.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1489 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to recruiting foster parents from certain organizations and immunity from liability of those organizations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
SB 1584 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Human Services--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1773 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to exempting certain local nonprofit organizations from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1827 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to misrepresentation concerning political activity of a tax-exempt organization; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--Candidates
HB 66 78-3 (2003)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of medical center development property in certain populous counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Received from the House
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 20 78-3 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of medical center development property in certain populous counties.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 122 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to authorizing a municipality to transfer real property to a nonprofit organization to use for public purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 166 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the establishment or use of certain cemeteries.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Cemeteries | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 170 77-0 (2001)
Author: Christian, WayneSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the Nacogdoches County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | NACOGDOCHES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 233 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.
Relating to the liability of volunteers at certain free health clinics.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES | Health Care Providers
HB 248 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the liability of a chiropractor who voluntarily provides health care services.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers
HB 327 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to adoption of the Business Organizations Code; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Statutory Revision | TEXAS BUSINESS ORGANIZATION CODE
HB 371 77-0 (2001)
Author: Glaze, BobSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the open records law to certain entities eligible to receive funds under the federal community services block grant program.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Open Meetings | Open Records
HB 373 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al.
Relating to creating a foundation to finance health programs in the rural areas of the state.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Indigent Health Care | Health--Rural | RURAL | RURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | RURAL HEALTH INITIATIVE, CENTER FOR
HB 393 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain nonprofit entities that provide health or long-term care or health benefit plans; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE TRUST ACT | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 408 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Relating to misrepresentation concerning political activity of a tax-exempt organization; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
| ADVERTISING | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--Campaign Financing
HB 560 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the liability of certain religious charitable organizations for transportation services provided to certain welfare recipients.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 646 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to an exemption from sales and use tax for certain bingo equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
HB 649 77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to reduced rates for certain telecommunications services for nonprofit organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DISTANCE EDUCATION | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 677 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest on a delinquent ad valorem tax on certain property acquired by a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 694 77-0 (2001)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of certain sheltered workshop employees who are blind.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 737 77-0 (2001)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to certification of historically underutilized businesses by certain nonprofit organizations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State
HB 824 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit county fair associations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/02
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNTY FAIRS | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1086 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a grant program to provide surplus agricultural products to organizations that serve needy or low-income individuals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1261 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to delivery of certain unclaimed property for rural scholarships and economic development.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Property Interests--General | RURAL
HB 1368 77-0 (2001)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the registration of vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1392 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to certain ad valorem tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1541 77-0 (2001)
Author: Luna, VilmaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | MANDATORY SUPERVISION
HB 1547 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the liability of certain local chambers of commerce.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1557 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property of certain retirement communities that qualify as charitable organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Retirement Systems--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1652 77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the liability of certain firefighters and fire-fighting entities.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1670 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the functions of a municipal or county cultural education facilities finance corporation.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Arts & Humanities | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Political Subdivisions | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 1689 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1697 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising by certain nonprofit organizations or schools.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ADVERTISING | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNTY FAIRS | Highways | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SIGNS
HB 1802 77-0 (2001)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio
Relating to tax-free sales by certain public service organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Taxation--Sales
HB 1814 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to exempting certain institutions offering religious education from state regulation.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Religion
HB 1938 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to education loans made or financed by a higher education authority or nonprofit corporation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Financial--General | STUDENT LOANS
HB 1944 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the Deaf Smith County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DEAF SMITH COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1975 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to certain cemeteries operated by a nonprofit cemetery corporation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Cemeteries | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 2175 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by nonprofit corporations that provide chilled water and steam to certain health-related institutions of this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
HB 2244 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Sunset Bills
HB 2295 77-0 (2001)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the powers of Harris County Improvement District No. 1; authorizing the imposition of taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2367 77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the liability of certain nonprofit organizations and their employees and volunteers.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PROPERTY OWNERS' & HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS
HB 2441 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the low-income housing tax credit program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--Rural | RURAL | Taxation--General
HB 2516 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the powers and rights of a cultural educational facilities finance corporation.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 2574 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment of a community health center revolving loan fund program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 2628 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the powers and rights of a cultural educational facilities finance corporation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 2729 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to allowing the donation of certain unused prescription drugs to charitable medical clinics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/02
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2776 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a colonia self-help program.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Posting rule suspended
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COLONIAS | Housing--Rural | RURAL | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2816 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the creation of nonprofit corporations to refund certain outstanding student loan bonds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3015 77-0 (2001)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to regulation of the issuance of a security to a charitable organization.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--General
HB 3075 77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to educational facilities financed under the Higher Education Authority Act.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance
HB 3137 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the liability of an officer of a nonprofit corporation.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3201 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to exempting certain charitable organizations from ad-valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3255 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain bingo games involving more than one organization that is licensed to conduct bingo games.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 3349 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ehrhardt, HarryetteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to providing a means by which abandoned property can be conveyed with clear title to be used for housing for low-income individuals or families.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FORECLOSURES | Housing--General | Property Interests--General
HB 3430 77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to solicitation for a charitable organization of or benefiting state employees; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | State Employees
HB 3591 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hunter, BobSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to including certain libraries of nonprofit corporations in the TexShare consortium and authorizing grants from the telecommunications infrastructure fund to those libraries.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--General | Libraries & Librarians | TEXSHARE LIBRARY CONSORTIUM
HR 1346 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 393.
Reported enrolled
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE TRUST ACT | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | PUBLIC NOTICE | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 78 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the liability of certain local chambers of commerce.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 84 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the liability of certain volunteer centers.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | VOLUNTEERS
SB 115 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Hawley, Judy | et. al.
Relating to creating a foundation to finance health programs in the rural areas of the state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Indigent Health Care | Health--Rural | RURAL | RURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | RURAL HEALTH INITIATIVE, CENTER FOR
SB 299 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to application for registration of vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Transportation
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 305 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Sunset Bills
SB 396 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to authorizing a municipality to transfer real property to a nonprofit organization to use for public purposes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 398 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide surplus agricultural products to organizations that serve needy or low-income individuals.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 413 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to an exemption from sales and use tax for certain bingo equipment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
SB 588 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the functions of a municipal or county cultural education facilities finance corporation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Arts & Humanities | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 731 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the liability of an officer of a nonprofit corporation.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 735 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to immunity from civil liability of certain persons serving in school district after school programs or as agents of the commissioner of education.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Day Care | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | VOLUNTEERS
SB 914 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to certain educational facilities and housing facilities owned by higher education authorities or by certain nonprofit entities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Housing--General
SB 951 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to certification of historically underutilized businesses by certain nonprofit organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State
SB 967 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to adoption of the Business Organizations Code; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Statutory Revision | TEXAS BUSINESS ORGANIZATION CODE
SB 969 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the Deaf Smith County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DEAF SMITH COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1007 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by charitable organizations that provide child-care services.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Day Care | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1081 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the powers and rights of a cultural educational facilities finance corporation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 1124 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to solicitation for a charitable organization of or benefiting state employees; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | State Employees
SB 1189 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by nonprofit corporations that provide chilled water and steam to certain health-related institutions of this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
SB 1246 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a community health center revolving loan fund program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 1423 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the sale and assignment of all or a portion of the tobacco settlement revenues.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Tobacco Products
SB 1501 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a colonia self-help program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COLONIAS | Housing--Rural | RURAL | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1554 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1660 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to certain cemeteries operated by a non-profit cemetery corporation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Cemeteries | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
SB 1790 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the powers of Harris County Improvement District No. 1; authorizing the imposition of taxes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Annexation | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 88 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to permitting a county to donate money to certain crime prevention organizations.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--Finance | CRIME STOPPERS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Law Enforcement
HB 99 76-0 (1999)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain contributions to a public school or a nonprofit scholarship funding organization.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 115 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain rights of a trustee and settlor concerning a charitable trust.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Personal Property | TRUSTS
HB 133 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts for inmate labor.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | PRISON LABOR
HB 160 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of certain sales or solicitations made by children; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHILD LABOR | Labor--General | Minors--General
HB 368 76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to payroll deductions for employees of institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Salaries & Expenses
HB 541 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property of an association of ambulatory health care centers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/00
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 705 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offenses of and providing for recovery of reasonable attorney's fees for falsely identifying a tax-exempt organization with political activity or endangering the tax-exempt status of an organization by unauthorized engaging in political activity in the name of the organization, and creating a private cause of action.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Taxation--General
HB 756 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain meetings held by a nonprofit corporation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING
HB 823 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Insurance--General
HB 873 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property of certain nonprofit organizations while improvements are under construction.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Cemeteries | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 876 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to certain nonprofit entities that provide health or long-term care or health benefit plans; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE TRUST ACT | Corporations & Associations | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 981 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the liability of certain volunteer centers.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1089 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to fraternal benefit societies.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--General
HB 1198 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to work projects on which the labor of inmates confined in county jail may be used.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | PRISON LABOR
HB 1292 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the sales price of a taxable item that may be sold in a tax-free sale held by certain organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1416 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of charitable organizations that are chambers of commerce.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Tort Reform
HB 1496 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the use of private nonprofit entities to provide transportation to entities that provide social services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Human Services--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1581 76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to park passes for volunteer youth groups.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1591 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to late applications for certain ad valorem tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1625 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the investment of funds of a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 1632 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a neighborhood association.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1674 76-0 (1999)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to procedures for annual and special meetings of nonprofit water supply and sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--General | Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 1679 76-0 (1999)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to liability for donation of drugs to certain nonprofit organizations.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GIFTS & DONATIONS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Tort Reform
HB 1706 76-0 (1999)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to special license plates benefiting the Girl Scouts.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIRL SCOUTS | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1735 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to exempting certain entities that perform cooperative purchasing for local governments from competitive bidding requirements.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Purchasing--Local | Science & Technology
HB 1753 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to benefit certain nonprofit organizations providing victim-related services or assistance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CRIME VICTIMS | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1757 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to procurement by local governments and state agencies of certain automated systems through certain nonprofit organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1978 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to exempting property owned by organizations that provide support to elderly persons from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1988 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to powers of certain nonprofit cooperative corporations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1990 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the liability of certain organizations that are not organized for profit and of the volunteers and employees of those organizations.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2014 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit county fair associations.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COUNTY FAIRS | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2017 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the designation of certain state employees as liaisons to faith-based organizations for the purpose of promoting community services for the needy and to the promotion of cooperation and coordination among certain organizations by local workforce development boards.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Human Services--General | Religion | State Employees
HB 2083 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the development of an intermodal transportation hub for economic development in certain municipalities.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2090 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to competition by a state agency or political subdivision with private enterprise.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
HB 2108 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to state assistance for local parks and recreational, cultural resource, and open space areas.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2198 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to certain out-of-state transactions and the operation of certain out-of-state business entities.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
HB 2217 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the liability of an officer of a nonprofit corporation.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2269 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations performing certain functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/00
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--General | Housing | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2347 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain business documents filed and recorded with the secretary of state.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2426 76-0 (1999)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to certain exemptions from the state sales, excise and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Taxation--Sales
HB 2696 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the application of the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act and Civil Practice and Remedies Code to charitable trustees.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | TRUSTS
HB 2821 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to property tax exemptions for charitable organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2840 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the definition of "assistance organization" for purposes of state surplus and salvage property.
House: State Affairs Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HOMELESS | SURPLUS PROPERTY
HB 2841 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the liability of certain charitable organizations and their employees for certain acts.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2934 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the liability of certain persons performing volunteer or charitable services.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | VOLUNTEERS
HB 3001 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to authorizing certain trusts to convert to nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TRUSTS
HB 3038 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to forming a professional association for the practice of dentistry.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
HB 3087 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the authorization and regulation of progressive bingo games.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 3276 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the application of the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act to charitable trustees.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ACT
HB 3324 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the provision of certain services to claimants under the compensation to victims of crime fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crime Prevention | Crime Victims Compensation | SUPREME COURT
HB 3513 76-0 (1999)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the ad valorem tax exemption of certain real property purchased by a religious organization from another religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3645 76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain contributions to certain nonprofit scholarship funding organizations.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3649 76-0 (1999)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to authorizing certain charitable organizations to serve as commercial bingo lessors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
HB 3656 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the participation of community-based organizations in the skills development fund.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3783 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the value of certain prizes awarded at a charitable raffle.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3788 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the qualification of certain retirement communities as charitable organizations exempt from property taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Retirement Systems--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 4 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the exemption of property owned by institutions engaged primarily in public charitable functions from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 60 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of a neighborhood association.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 34 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the liability of certain volunteer centers.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | VOLUNTEERS
SB 244 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain nonprofit entities that provide health or long-term care or health benefit plans; providing a penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE TRUST ACT | Health Care Providers
SB 322 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to special license plates benefitting the Girl Scouts.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIRL SCOUTS | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 333 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Insurance--General
SB 348 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of charitable organizations that are chambers of commerce.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
SB 408 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the fee for registration of certain vehicles used for charitable purposes.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 523 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to property tax exemptions for charitable organizations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 533 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Denny, Mary
Relating to annual and special meetings and elections for water supply and sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--General | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 570 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain business documents filed and recorded with the secretary of state.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 659 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to authorizing certain state agencies and state employees to participate in charitable activities.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Corrections
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 681 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the development of an intermodal transportation hub for economic development in certain municipalities.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 736 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the investment of funds of a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 753 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain nonprofit health maintenance organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Open Meetings
SB 872 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the lease, transfer, sale, or exchange of Parks and Wildlife Department lands.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 906 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to work projects on which the labor of inmates confined in county jail may be used.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | PRISON LABOR
SB 1033 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to exempting bingo equipment, devices, and supplies from the sales tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GAMBLING | Taxation--Sales
SB 1054 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations performing certain functions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1075 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to powers of certain nonprofit cooperative corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1083 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to forming a professional association for the practice of dentistry.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
SB 1085 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to forming a professional association for the practice of dentistry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
SB 1153 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to fraternal benefit societies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/00
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--General
SB 1254 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to late applications for certain ad valorem tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1344 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the liability of an officer of a nonprofit corporation.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 1520 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the sale or transfer of property by certain governmental entities.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | Taxation--General
SB 1557 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to competition by a state agency or political subdivision with private enterprise.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
SB 1768 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property of an association of ambulatory health care centers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 21 75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to liability for the donation of medical devices to certain nonprofit organizations.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General
HB 137 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the qualifications of certain charitable organizations for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/98
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 197 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a late application by certain charitable and religious organizations for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 424 75-0 (1997)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to building permit fees charged to certain nonprofit corporations or organizations by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 477 75-0 (1997)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to certain juror donations used to support certain charities.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Juries
HB 526 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Relating to the immediate qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for a church or other nonprofit organization.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 539 75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of charitable organizations that are chambers of commerce.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 546 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the civil liability of charitable organizations providing neighborhood crime prevention or patrol services.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crime Prevention | Law Enforcement
HB 756 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a neighborhood association.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 808 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Cain, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a temporary charitable auction permit; providing a penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | PERMITS
HB 941 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property of a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1331 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to certain nonprofit entities that provide health or long-term care or health benefit plans.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE TRUST ACT | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1429 75-0 (1997)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the standards of conduct for former directors, officers, and employees of a nonprofit corporation under contract to invest the permanent university fund or certain other university funds and to the corporation's dealings with a former director, officer, or employee; providing a penalty.
House: Pensions & Investments
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Ethics | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND
HB 1518 75-0 (1997)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a neighborhood association.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1567 75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to charitable organizations created by certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1572 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, DianaSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to disposal of certain property by a charitable organization.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPUTERS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Science & Technology
HB 1604 75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to tax-free sales by certain public service organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales
HB 1718 75-0 (1997)
Author: Serna, Gilbert
Relating to the authorization of the sale of undeveloped land by certain persons and the purchase of facilitation of the purchase of same by certain non-profit corporations without subdividing, platting or making provision for water or other utility services.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1748 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to requiring that the board of directors of certain nonprofit corporations be elected at a statewide election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--General
HB 1851 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations operating public radio stations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Communications & Press | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2039 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to certain rights of a trustee and settlor concerning a charitable trust.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--General | TRUSTS
HB 2104 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the charitable contributions of state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | State Employees
HB 2120 75-0 (1997)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the immediate qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for certain property acquired by a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2383 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the qualification of a nonprofit charitable or religious organization, school, or youth association for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2384 75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the provision of charity care, indigent health care, and other community benefits by certain nonprofit hospitals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals
HB 2491 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to participation by community colleges in the state employee charitable contribution program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2680 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of certain charitable organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2771 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the registration of and reporting by charitable organizations; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHARITIES REGISTRATION AND REPORTING ACT | Consumer Protection | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2772 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the registration and reporting by commercial solicitors and restrictions on charitable solicitation.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMERCIAL SOLICITORS REGISTRATION AND REPORTING ACT | Consumer Protection | Corporations & Associations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2920 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hodge, TerriSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the operation of museums and historic sites in certain counties by nonprofit organizations.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums
HB 3148 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to a late application by certain charitable and religious organizations from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3203 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed funds by nonprofit cooperative corporations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Financial--General
HB 3251 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to registration and reporting by certain organizations; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHARITABLE TELEPHONE SOLICITATION ACT | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3277 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.
Relating to a late application by certain veterans organizations for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3601 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--General
HJR 61 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of a neighborhood association.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 80 75-0 (1997)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of a neighborhood association.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 79 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to certain insurance covering church property; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Religion
SB 95 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Shields, John
Relating to the immediate qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for a church or other nonprofit organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/98
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 189 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the civil liability of charitable organizations that are chambers of commerce.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Civil Practices
| CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 432 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the regulation of lotteries, bingo, horse racing, and greyhound racing by the following state agencies: Texas Gaming Commission, Texas Lottery Commission, Texas Bingo Commission, and Texas Racing Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
SB 455 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to liability insurance coverage for a charitable organization.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 616 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the standards of conduct for former directors, officers, and employees of a nonprofit corporation under contract to invest the permanent university fund or certain other university funds; providing a penalty.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Ethics | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND
SB 654 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to certain nonprofit entities that provide health or long-term care or health benefit plans; providing a penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE TRUST ACT | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
SB 1002 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of a temporary charitable auction permit; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
SB 1036 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the charitable contributions of state employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | State Employees
SB 1285 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a neighborhood association.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1438 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Counts, David | et. al.
Relating to a late application by a veteran's organization for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1581 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to registration of and reporting by certain charitable organizations; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHARITABLE TELEPHONE SOLICITATION ACT | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1619 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed funds by nonprofit cooperative corporations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Finance | Financial--General
SB 1691 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to authorizing state agencies and state employees to participate in charitable activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1948 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Point of order sustained
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--General
SJR 37 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of a neighborhood association.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 109 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense involving certain sales of tickets to certain events; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | TICKET SCALPING
HB 165 74-0 (1995)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Relating to liability for the donation of drugs and medical devices to certain nonprofit organizations.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General
HB 288 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the right of junior college district employees voluntarily to designate a portion of their earned income to certain organizations.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 354 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to insurance for a charitable organization.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 428 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the civil liability of charitable organizations providing crime prevention or law enforcement services.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crime Prevention | Law Enforcement
HB 538 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the exemption from property taxation of a charitable organization that promotes economic development in the United Mexican States, Central America, or South America.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| CENTRAL AMERICA | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development | SOUTH AMERICA | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 560 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yost, Gerald | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the ad valorem tax exemption for the Nature Conservancy of Texas.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Environment--General | NATURE CONSERVANCY OF TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 814 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the restoration, operation, and maintenance of certain historic cemeteries.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Cemeteries | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums
HB 1075 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, George
Relating to the authority of certain nonprofit charitable organizations to obtain certain criminal history record information from the Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPT. OF
HB 1323 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, SylviaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the employment of children; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Minors
HB 1324 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, SylviaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of the offense of permitting a child to sell items or services or solicit donations.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--Health & Safety | Minors
HB 1347 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the registration and reporting by commercial solicitors and restrictions on charitable solicitation.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMMERCIAL SOLICITORS REGISTRATION AND REPORTING ACT | Consumer Protection | Corporations & Associations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1348 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to venue, notice, and attorney general participation in proceedings involving charitable trusts.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | TRUSTS
HB 1580 74-0 (1995)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by certain organizations chartered by the Congress of the Republic of Texas.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1601 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the registration of and reporting by charitable organizations; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHARITIES REGISTRATION AND REPORTING ACT | Consumer Protection | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1638 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Arts & Humanities | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1661 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the adoption of the Texas Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | UNIFORM UNINCORPORATED NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION ACT
