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HB 100 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to a notarized affidavit requesting a municipal animal control authority to manage dangerous dogs and aggressive dogs in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government Animals|City Government--General
HB 101 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to civil liability of municipalities for failure to comply with immigration detainer requests. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 177 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Political Subdivisions
HB 224 87-0 (2021) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Political Subdivisions
HB 233 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on governmental entities adopting certain regulations governing the use of certain building products, materials, or methods. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local
HB 238 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the regulation of firearms or ammunition by a municipality or county. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--General|County Government--General|SHOOTING RANGES|Weapons
HB 298 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to regulation of outdoor lighting by certain municipalities; authorizing the imposition of a civil penalty. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Crimes--Miscellaneous|LIGHTING|Science & Technology
HB 337 87-0 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 386 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|RESTRAINTS
HB 468 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to designate an area as a homestead preservation district and reinvestment zone and the use of tax increment revenue in that area. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Housing--General|Property Interests--Homestead|REINVESTMENT ZONES
HB 499 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees
HB 540 87-0 (2021) Author: Patterson, Jared Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to require a labor peace agreement as a condition of engaging in a commercial transaction with the municipality or county. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--General|Purchasing--Local
HB 561 87-0 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Juvenile|CURFEWS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|Political Subdivisions|TRUANCY
HB 587 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to a study on the suitability of unused and underused public facilities for joint use by state and local governmental entities and artists. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 610 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to judicial review of certain local laws applicable to state license holders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|Courts--Judges|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|REGULATIONS WITH ECONOMIC IMPACT IN NEED OF SECURITY (REINS) ACT
HB 631 87-0 (2021) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to local government and other political subdivision regulation of certain solid waste facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions
HB 634 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie Relating to the type of newspaper required for the publication of notices by governmental entities or representatives in certain counties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|Communications & Press|County Government--General|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 655 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety ALERT SYSTEM|City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 662 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the administration of the homeless housing and services program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Received from the House City Government--General|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 664 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 692 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State
HB 738 87-0 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to residential and commercial building requirements of municipalities, counties, and emergency services districts. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 741 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to voter approval of a county or municipal budget that reduces by a certain percentage the amount allocated to provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Elections--General|Health--General|Safety
HB 753 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to municipal solid waste management services contracts; limiting the amount of a fee. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee City Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|FRANCHISES
HB 754 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to certain municipal requirements imposed on a landlord of a dwelling or a multiunit complex. House: Urban Affairs Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. City Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 782 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections Postponed City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 863 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|Purchasing--General|Purchasing--Local
HB 871 87-0 (2021) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the municipal fees charged to certain air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS|City Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION
HB 873 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al. Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|RESTRAINTS
HB 886 87-0 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to the repeal of the prohibition against certain municipal or county regulation of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--Finance
HB 914 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the authority of certain municipal employees to request the removal and storage of certain abandoned or illegally parked vehicles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|PARKING|TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General|VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 919 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT|Weapons
HB 934 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the operation of motor-assisted scooters. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation City Government--General|County Government--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 938 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--General|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|Taxation--Sales
HB 950 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the conversion of all or a portion of a municipal sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a municipal sales and use tax for economic development purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--General|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|Taxation--Sales
HB 1030 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 1155 87-0 (2021) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the authority of certain municipal utility districts to select the municipality that will have authority over the district. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 1226 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz | et. al. Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a pilot program to solicit donations made by text message for the benefit of local programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|GIFTS & DONATIONS|HOMELESS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--Homeless Persons|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1236 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 1266 87-0 (2021) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to Agriculture & Livestock Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|City Government--General|County Government--General|SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE SEED & PLANT CERTIFICATION COUNCIL|TEXAS CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
HB 1277 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz | et. al. Relating to the operation of a transitional housing pilot program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 1292 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS
HB 1347 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to impose certain fees on new construction. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--General|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Housing--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 1410 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain conservation and reclamation districts. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately City Government--General|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 1474 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John | et. al. Relating to requirements for the designation of a property as a historic landmark and the inclusion of a property in a historic district by a municipality. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Considered in Calendars City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|Historic Preservation & Museums
HB 1519 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverages from an alcoholic beverage retailer to an ultimate consumer. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|City Government--General
HB 1526 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Cemeteries|City Government--General
HB 1540 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY'S FEES|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Family--Child Protection|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Crimes Against|PROSTITUTION|TRESPASS
HB 1543 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|County Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1544 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land is temporarily used for sand mining operations; authorizing a fee. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor CARRIZO AQUIFER|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1547 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the inclusion of territory of a municipality in a county assistance district. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1554 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to use of project funds of municipal development districts. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1627 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for concrete plants located in certain areas. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee CEMENT & CONCRETE|City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS
HB 1656 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to certain orders, proclamations, and regulations issued in response to a disaster by the governor or the presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor
HB 1703 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1770 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate locations at which a license holder may openly carry a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--General|Weapons
HB 1786 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for concrete plants located in certain areas. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation CEMENT & CONCRETE|City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS
HB 1803 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to requiring county approval of a proposed purchase or conversion by a municipality of a property to house homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--Homeless Persons|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1871 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the release and inclusion of extraterritorial jurisdiction by a municipality involving certain areas. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 1877 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to county and municipal regulation of repairs to vacant residential buildings. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1885 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas. House: Land & Resource Management Received from the House Cemeteries|City Government--General|City Government--Roads|City Government--Utilities|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Environment--Solid Waste|NUISANCES|PLATTING|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Water--General
HB 1925 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place and to a political subdivision's designation of property for camping by homeless individuals; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|HOMELESS
HB 1929 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the breach of development agreement contracts governing land in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|City Government--Utilities|Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1960 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to regulation of short-term rental units by municipalities; authorizing a civil penalty. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Housing--General
HB 1961 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to regulation of short-term rental units; authorizing a civil penalty; limiting the amount of a fee. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|Housing--General
HB 1968 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to fees of office payable to directors of certain municipal management districts. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2025 87-0 (2021) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain statutes and governmental actions that relate to the federal census. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 2054 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to municipal and county regulation of sex parlors, including the imposition of civil and criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 2076 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the filing of property owners' association fine policies with a municipality. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry City Government--General|Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 2127 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in public entertainment facilities and zones. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21 Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 2143 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the regulation of modern sporting rifles by certain municipalities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--General|Weapons
HB 2205 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to applicability of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to certain pools, spas, and other swimming areas. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Safety
HB 2210 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an intergovernmental support agreement with a branch of the armed forces of the United States. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|County Government--General|Intergovernmental Relations|Military & Veterans
HB 2262 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the extended registration of certain fleet vehicles. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|County Government--General|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2394 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to a Department of Public Safety program to provide grants to public improvement districts for services for homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Housing--Homeless Persons|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2404 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of information regarding certain local economic development agreements; providing a civil penalty. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2477 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 2495 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Family--Family Violence|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 2500 87-0 (2021) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to Internet posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives as an alternative to newspaper publication of notice. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2515 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to short-term rental units that violate municipal ordinances. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 2548 87-0 (2021) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Relating to the inspection of municipal buildings during a declared disaster. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 2578 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the comptroller's establishment and operation of a public information Internet website. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2590 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the time for the issuance of municipal building permits. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|PERMITS
HB 2592 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to authorizing certain municipalities and counties to enter into interlocal contracts for the provision of law enforcement services. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
HB 2662 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ADVANCE DIRECTIVES|ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|BEVERAGE CONTAINERS|City Government--General|County Government--General|COVID-19|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT|FOOD|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Labor--Unemployment|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Open Meetings|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|TELECONFERENCING|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2696 87-0 (2021) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to eligibility for a loan under the disaster recovery loan program. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Finance
Removed from local & uncontested calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY|LOANS
HB 2700 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to Texas Department of Transportation agreements and property interests related to maintenance of certain transportation infrastructure and right-of-way. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation City Government--General|Highways|Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2775 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General
HB 2776 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to municipal release of extraterritorial jurisdiction and disannexation involving certain areas. House: Land & Resource Management Postponed City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 2811 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the release of a tier two form listing hazardous chemicals that is in the possession of a political subdivision of this state. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 2843 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the donation to the United States of certain facilities relating to a toll bridge by certain municipalities. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2914 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to the fee for emergency medical services in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government City Government--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 2921 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain statutes relating to access to public beaches. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources City Government--General|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|County Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2928 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to publication and posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3136 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|City Government--General|County Government--General|Elections--General
HB 3161 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to the establishment of community paramedicine programs to coordinate health care services and improve health care provision. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health City Government--General|County Government--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3199 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities and counties. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar Cemeteries|City Government--General|County Government--General
HB 3229 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3248 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Crimes--Drugs|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MARIHUANA|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Sales
HB 3266 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to personal contact information submitted by certain local officials to the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local health departments. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Health--General
HB 3286 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the overnight parking of a commercial motor vehicle near certain apartment complexes. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|County Government--General|PARKING|SIGNS
HB 3308 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the formation of special districts for the purpose of storm mitigation and resiliency, energy, water, and indoor air utilizing private funding sources; providing thereto the ability of specific entities to use conduit financing; and establishing specific consumer protection provisions for residential property owners related to the program. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Energy--General|Environment--General|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|STORM MITIGATION AND RESILIENCY FINANCING ACT|Water--Development
HB 3336 87-0 (2021) Author: Bowers, Rhetta Relating to the confiscation of packaged, unopened fireworks by a municipality that regulates fireworks. House: Urban Affairs Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. City Government--General|Safety--Fireworks
HB 3410 87-0 (2021) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to publication and posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3463 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Redistricting|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|SHERIFFS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3546 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to the authority of a municipality to add property to a common characteristic public improvement district. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3553 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to a grant program for mobile crisis outreach teams. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health City Government--General|County Government--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3589 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to civil liability of a local entity or institution of higher education official directing certain immigration law violations. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Education--Higher--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 3634 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the adoption of county and municipal building codes for the insulation and protection of piping in new residential construction. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3690 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the staggering of terms of aldermen on the governing body of a Type A general-law municipality. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General
HB 3732 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the release and inclusion of extraterritorial jurisdiction by a municipality involving certain areas. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 3790 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate statewide commerce. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 3807 87-0 (2021) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of lifeguards and informational signs to improve safety on public beaches. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|County Government--General|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety|Safety|SIGNS
HB 3813 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose regulations on amplified sound from certain venues. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Postponed Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--General|ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2021
HB 3892 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3897 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to fees levied by municipalities and counties for certain alcoholic beverage licenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|City Government--General|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PERMITS
HB 3909 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate certain activities. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3967 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to county authority to prohibit or restrict the sale of fireworks. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Safety--Fireworks
HB 4062 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the authority of a municipality to collect a records management and preservation fee. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 4065 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Governor|Housing--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
HB 4150 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckley, Brad Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations City Government--General|County Government--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4200 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to regulatory authority of a municipality, including authority to prohibit abortions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|City Government--General|Health Care Providers|Weapons
HB 4229 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the use of competitive sealed proposals for certain construction projects. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|COMPETITIVE BIDDING|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|Purchasing--Local
HB 4240 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders; authorizing a civil penalty. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar CHILD CUSTODY|City Government--General|County Government--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 4293 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a court reminder program for criminal defendants. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|County Government--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 4327 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to prohibiting interference with the practice of veterinary medicine. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to Agriculture & Livestock Animals|City Government--General|VETERINARIANS
HB 4328 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to access to mobile showers by homeless individuals in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|Health--General|Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 4350 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the incorporation of Type B general-law municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar City Government--General
HB 4356 87-0 (2021) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the qualifications of directors of certain municipal development districts. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|NECHES RIVER|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|TRINITY RIVER
HB 4423 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the projects that may be undertaken by a public improvement district. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Utilities--General
HB 4448 87-0 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to the projects that may be undertaken by a public improvement district. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Utilities--General
HB 4496 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to municipal and county building codes. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 4503 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to municipal or county authority to prohibit the use of natural gas utility service in a building. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4515 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to design considerations of transportation projects by the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. City Government--General|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4538 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John | et. al. Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on municipal or county property; providing civil penalties. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 4550 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide a universal basic income. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 61 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance AUDITOR, STATE|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP
SB 92 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 131 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to authorizing cities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|Elections--General
SB 291 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Bucy III, John
Relating to the posting of certain project information at a commercial building construction site. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|City Government--General|County Government--General|SIGNS
SB 368 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for concrete plants located in certain areas. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development CEMENT & CONCRETE|City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS
SB 389 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Political Subdivisions
SB 474 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|RESTRAINTS
SB 499 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT|Weapons
SB 524 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--General|County Government--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 551 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to wages and employment benefits. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--Wages|TEXAS SMALL BUSINESS PROTECTION ACT
SB 565 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to use of project funds of municipal development districts. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 566 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General
SB 646 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to county approval of certain proposed purchases or conversions of properties to house homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--Homeless Persons|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 677 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association. Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|City Government--General|County Government--General|SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE SEED & PLANT CERTIFICATION COUNCIL|TEXAS CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
SB 683 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to defense economic readjustment zones. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS|Military & Veterans
SB 780 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an intergovernmental support agreement with a branch of the armed forces of the United States. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Intergovernmental Relations|Military & Veterans
SB 796 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. City Government--General|Housing--Homeless Persons|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 804 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the authority of a municipality to add property to a common characteristic public improvement district. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 848 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 865 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to a power outage alert system and a study on a statewide disaster alert system. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee ALERT SYSTEM|City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Energy--General|Governor|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Utilities--Electric
SB 987 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Local Government Co-author authorized City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1023 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the authority of a governmental entity to impose a regulation governing the use of building products, materials, or methods that relates to water conservation. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|County Government--General|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1036 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY'S FEES|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Family--Child Protection|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Crimes Against|TRESPASS
SB 1064 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the extended registration of certain county fleet vehicles. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|County Government--General|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1090 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities regarding land use restrictions and building products, materials, or methods used in the construction or renovation of residential or commercial buildings. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|LIGHTING
SB 1097 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State
SB 1168 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a fine or fee in certain areas in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1206 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the applicability of executive orders issued by the President of the United States. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|Congress|County Government--General|FEDERAL RELATIONS|PRESIDENT, U.S.|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1284 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in public entertainment facilities and zones. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 1334 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the lease, rental, and donation to the United States of certain facilities relating to a toll bridge by certain counties and municipalities. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1350 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for concrete plants located in certain areas. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development CEMENT & CONCRETE|City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS
SB 1375 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the authority of certain municipal employees to request the removal and storage of certain abandoned or illegally parked or operated vehicles. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|PARKING|TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General|VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 1416 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development ALAMO, THE|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--General|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SB 1419 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government BONDS|City Government--General|DEBT|Elections--General|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1425 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1430 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1437 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the requirement that certain municipalities and counties conduct an efficiency audit before holding an election to approve the adoption of certain ad valorem tax rates. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|City Government--General|County Government--General|Taxation--General
SB 1461 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate statewide commerce. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 1469 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the use by certain municipalities of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for the enhancement and maintenance of public parks. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1482 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the issuance of a permit for a municipal solid waste landfill facility located in a special flood hazard area. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FLOODS|LANDFILLS|PERMITS
SB 1486 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Juvenile|CURFEWS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|Political Subdivisions|TRUANCY
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 1585 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to requirements for the designation of a property as a historic landmark and the inclusion of a property in a historic district by a municipality. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|Historic Preservation & Museums
SB 1592 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to powers and duties of governmental entities during a public health disaster; providing civil penalties. Filed City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--General
SB 1616 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to powers and duties of governmental entities during a public health disaster; providing civil penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 1620 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to voter approval of the issuance of certain obligations by municipalities to pay their unfunded liabilities to a public pension fund. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government BONDS|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Elections--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 1659 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to clarifying the law regarding municipal voting rights and eligibility for municipal office of residents of areas subject to limited-purpose annexation under strategic partnership agreements. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 1661 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the date on which a city may hold a general election. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 1679 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Governor|Housing--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
SB 1812 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the use of competitive sealed proposals for certain construction projects. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--Finance|City Government--General|City Government--Roads|City Government--Utilities|COMPETITIVE BIDDING
SB 1871 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to penalties for violating certain county and municipal regulations regarding the operation of a boarding home facility; imposing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Health--General|PERMITS
SB 1873 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to fees of office payable to directors of certain municipal management districts. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1881 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on governmental entities adopting certain regulations governing the use of certain building products, materials, or methods. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 1882 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on governmental entities adopting certain regulations governing the use of certain building products, materials, or methods. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 1922 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar Cemeteries|City Government--General|City Government--Roads|City Government--Utilities|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Environment--Solid Waste|NUISANCES|PLATTING|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Water--General
SB 1928 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of unauthorized aliens; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Aliens|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Labor--General|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1947 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the time for the issuance of municipal building permits and to the approval of certain land development applications by a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|PERMITS
SB 2006 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to publication and posting of notice by certain governmental entities and representatives. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--General|County Government--General|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 2024 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--General|County Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2110 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the release of a tier two form listing hazardous chemicals that is in the possession of a political subdivision of this state. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
SB 2188 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the municipal or county regulation of residential detention facilities for immigrant or refugee children. House: State Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2199 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General
SB 2200 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities regarding building products, materials, or methods used in the construction or renovation of residential or commercial buildings. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|LIGHTING
HB 163 87-1 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. Filed Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General
HB 174 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to a notarized affidavit requesting a municipal animal control authority to manage dangerous dogs and aggressive dogs in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Filed Animals|City Government--General
HB 204 87-1 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons. Filed City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Redistricting|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|SHERIFFS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 266 87-1 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force. Filed City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS
HB 268 87-1 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to fiscal notes for city ballot propositions. Filed City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Elections--General
HB 17 87-2 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al. Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. Filed Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 23 87-2 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to fiscal notes for city ballot propositions. Filed City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Elections--General
HB 144 87-2 (2021) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to changing the date of an election during a declared disaster. Filed City Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Elections--General
HB 187 87-2 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide a guaranteed universal basic income. Filed City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 211 87-2 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions. Filed City Government--General|Elections--General|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 235 87-2 (2021) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to the date on which a home rule municipality may order an election for proposed charter amendments. Filed City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General
SB 78 87-2 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. Filed Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|RESTRAINTS
SB 98 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees. Filed City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--District|COVID-19|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 99 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity. Filed City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--District|COVID-19|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 34 87-3 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|RESTRAINTS
HB 50 87-3 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities. Filed City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 70 87-3 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|RESTRAINTS
HB 104 87-3 (2021) Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al. Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|RESTRAINTS
HB 121 87-3 (2021) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to prohibiting the imposition of municipal ad valorem taxes on property that does not receive full municipal services. Filed City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--City
SB 5 87-3 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|RESTRAINTS
SB 13 87-3 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees. Filed City Government--General|County Government--General|COVID-19|Education--School Districts|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--Health & Safety|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 14 87-3 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity. Filed City Government--General|County Government--General|COVID-19|Education--School Districts|IMMUNIZATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 33 87-3 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster. Filed City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Governor|Safety
SB 42 87-3 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to prohibiting the imposition of municipal ad valorem taxes on property that does not receive full municipal services. Filed City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--City
HB 28 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|Purchasing--General|Purchasing--Local
HB 36 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to expedited proceedings in cases involving dangerously damaged or deteriorated or substandard buildings or improvements in certain municipalities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|Courts--Appellate|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 135 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to regulation of working animals by counties and municipalities. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General
HB 222 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to prohibiting a municipality from requiring an employer to provide paid sick leave. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|Labor--General|SICK LEAVE
HB 224 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to a petition for a municipal animal control authority to manage dangerous dogs and aggressive dogs in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee Animals|City Government--General
HB 234 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the local regulation of the sale of lemonade or other beverages by children. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|County Government--General|FOOD|Health--General|Minors--General
HB 242 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 262 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to operate an automated traffic control system; providing a civil penalty. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation City Government--General|TRAFFIC CONTROL|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 280 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to court appointment of a receiver for a property that is in violation of certain municipal ordinances in certain municipalities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call BORDER|City Government--General|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 328 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Political Subdivisions
HB 347 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to consent annexation requirements. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|County Government--General|Military & Veterans
HB 390 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to defense economic readjustment zones. House: International Relations & Economic Development Received from the House City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS|Military & Veterans
HB 445 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary Relating to exceptions from the requirement for a person under the direction or control of a local entity or campus police department to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts|Health Care Providers|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|Religion
HB 477 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19 BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General
HB 510 86-0 (2019) Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the power of certain counties to enact park use rules. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Historic Preservation & Museums|Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 538 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the provision of alarm system services by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Insurance--General
HB 608 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 641 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--Local
HB 652 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 681 86-0 (2019) Author: Stephenson, Phil Relating to the inclusion of territory of a municipality in a county assistance district. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 715 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to foreclose a lien on property to recover certain expenses. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 747 86-0 (2019) Author: Stucky, Lynn Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 761 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS|State Employees
HB 802 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to voting rights and eligibility for office of residents of certain districts subject to a strategic partnership agreement. House: Land & Resource Management Postponed City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 856 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to local government prohibitions or restrictions on the sale or use of a container or package. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Political Subdivisions
HB 911 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the creation and functions of the Lake Houston Watershed Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs City Government--General|COASTAL WATER AUTHORITY|County Government--General|FLOODS|INTERNET|LAKE HOUSTON WATERSHED COMMISSION|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 921 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al. Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies. House: Public Health Considered in Calendars Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 940 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|RESTRAINTS
HB 958 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to the release and inclusion of extraterritorial jurisdiction by a municipality involving certain areas. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 984 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|City Government--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1038 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a petition by residents of certain counties for an election regarding voter approval of municipal annexation. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Elections--General
HB 1135 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|HOTELS & MOTELS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Tourism
HB 1136 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to territory included in a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district established by a municipality. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|HOTELS & MOTELS|Tourism
HB 1163 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate locations at which a license holder may openly carry a handgun. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--General|Elections--General|Weapons
HB 1192 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the amount deducted from certain distributions of local tax revenue as the state's share. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Taxation--Sales
HB 1217 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to the inquiry of immigration status of a person under a lawful detention by certain persons under the direction or control of a local governmental entity or campus police department. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 1221 86-0 (2019) Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations. House: International Relations & Economic Development Left pending in committee City Government--General|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Elections--General|Safety|Taxation--Sales
HB 1229 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the posting of required notice by a political subdivision on Internet websites. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1235 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the issuance by a state agency of a permit required for the construction of a high-speed rail project by a private entity. House: Transportation Withdrawn from schedule City Government--General|County Government--General|PERMITS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 1257 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to the repeal of the prohibition against certain municipal or county regulation of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--Finance
HB 1258 86-0 (2019) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services No action taken in committee City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 1268 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health Left pending in committee Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|SHERIFFS
HB 1332 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Juvenile|CURFEWS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|Political Subdivisions
HB 1363 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the civil prosecution of offenses involving certain municipal parking ordinances; authorizing a civil fine. House: Urban Affairs Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|PARKING|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1443 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the certification of an area's wet or dry status for the purpose of an alcoholic beverage permit or license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|City Government--General|PERMITS
HB 1473 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Purchasing--Local
HB 1568 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the authority of certain municipal employees to request the removal and storage of certain abandoned or illegally parked or operated vehicles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 1577 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|Tourism
HB 1588 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to the deadline for certain economic development corporations to file a certain report with the comptroller. House: International Relations & Economic Development Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
HB 1596 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the appraised value of the income-producing tangible personal property owned by certain veteran-owned businesses during the businesses' initial period of operation in this state. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1611 86-0 (2019) Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al. Relating to regulation in the unincorporated area of a county of high-speed rail activity near schools. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1722 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the establishment by certain counties and municipalities of disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|NEEDLES & SYRINGES|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1752 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to the construction manager-at-risk method of contracting for governmental construction projects. House: State Affairs Postponed City Government--General|COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--General|Purchasing--General
HB 1789 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to enter into an agreement to create a mutual aid law enforcement task force. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement
HB 1795 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Political Subdivisions
HB 1972 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to municipal regulation of game rooms and amusement redemption machines. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General
HB 2003 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the review and approval of contingent fee contracts for certain public agencies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Postponed ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Water--General
HB 2014 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate certain activities. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures City Government--General|County Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions
HB 2107 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to information provided by a local health jurisdiction on food regulation. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|County Government--General|FOOD|Health--General
HB 2135 86-0 (2019) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State
HB 2162 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to a study on the suitability of unused and underused public facilities for joint use by state and local governmental entities. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2166 86-0 (2019) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture
Left pending in committee Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|City Government--General|County Government--General|SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE SEED & PLANT CERTIFICATION COUNCIL
HB 2187 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the repeal of the prohibition against certain municipal or county regulation of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--Finance
HB 2188 86-0 (2019) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the operation of electric and nonelectric bicycles. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 BICYCLES|City Government--General|County Government--General|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2198 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the use of a perpetual trust fund for a cemetery by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19 Cemeteries|City Government--Finance|City Government--General
HB 2266 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 2287 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the operations of certain municipal housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--General
HB 2300 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al. Relating to the creation of the disaster recovery loan program; making an appropriation. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|LOANS|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2319 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to certain coordinated county transportation authorities. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|County Government--General|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2325 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Electronic Information Systems|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|VOLUNTEERS
HB 2337 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the development of a contract template and contracting guidance for debris removal and monitoring contracts of political subdivisions. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2407 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the authority of a municipality to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2439 86-0 (2019) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction or renovation of residential or commercial buildings. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|County Government--General|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Purchasing--Local
HB 2445 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the addition of territory to a crime control and prevention district. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Crime Prevention|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2461 86-0 (2019) Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the territory of and fees imposed by certain emergency communication districts. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2496 86-0 (2019) Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the designation of a property as a historic landmark by a municipality. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|Historic Preservation & Museums
HB 2532 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to designate homestead preservation districts. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|Housing--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2648 86-0 (2019) Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al. Relating to maintaining certain monuments and memorials and the names of certain public institutions; providing civil penalties. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--School Districts|Historic Preservation & Museums|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2662 86-0 (2019) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to voter approval of the issuance of certain obligations by municipalities to pay their unfunded liabilities to a public pension fund. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Elections--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 2665 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue or pledge that revenue for the payment of obligations related to projects involving hotels. House: International Relations & Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars Amusements, Games, Sports|BORDER|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|Historic Preservation & Museums|HOTELS & MOTELS|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 2683 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the transfer or sale of a law enforcement dog to a peace officer, an honorably retired peace officer, or a survivor of a deceased peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Withdrawn from schedule Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2710 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee City Government--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General
HB 2723 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to local government and other political subdivision regulation of certain solid waste facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|PERMITS
HB 2763 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the police pension fund in certain municipalities. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 2808 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media and on the Internet. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 2812 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use by certain municipalities of a perpetual trust fund for a cemetery. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19 Cemeteries|City Government--General|TRUSTS
HB 2828 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the exception of certain information related to the humane disposition by a municipality or county of an animal from required disclosure under the public information law. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information
HB 2840 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the right of a member of the public to address the governing body of a political subdivision at an open meeting of the body. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions
HB 2858 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to adoption of a uniform swimming pool and spa code for use in municipalities in this state. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City Government--General|HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES|Health--General|Safety
HB 2868 86-0 (2019) Author: Phelan, Dade
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the procurement of interior design services by a governmental entity. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|INTERIOR DESIGNERS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2880 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to a study of the effects of building requirements on the use of water conservation technology. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources City Government--General|Environment--Water|Interim Studies|Science & Technology|TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General
HB 2886 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State
HB 2942 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land is temporarily used for sand mining operations; authorizing a fee. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3002 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Relating to certain audit and reporting requirements of regional planning commissions. House: County Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
HB 3022 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor ALERT SYSTEM|City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3112 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the regulation of solicitations of private security companies by political subdivisions. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures City Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 3160 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes. House: Ways & Means Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Amusements, Games, Sports|BORDER|City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Elections--General|Taxation--Sales
HB 3169 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to continuation of land use for an area containing a permanent retail structure after municipal annexation. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Military & Veterans
HB 3184 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the annexation of an unincorporated enclave by certain general-law municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 3185 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to authority of certain general-law municipalities to annex an area without consent. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 3188 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to the retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police officers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 3231 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|County Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Weapons
HB 3314 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain requirements to replat certain municipal subdivision plats. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions
HB 3326 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the authority of a municipality to require that an intrastate pipeline be buried to a certain depth. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources City Government--General|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3371 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of certain battery-charged fences by municipalities and counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|County Government--General|Safety|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 3373 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the police pension fund in certain municipalities. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee City Government--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
HB 3430 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the transfer of a retired county law enforcement dog. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3437 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee City Government--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3439 86-0 (2019) Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al. Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to require a labor peace agreement as a condition of engaging in a commercial transaction with the municipality or county. House: Urban Affairs Postponed City Government--General|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local
HB 3454 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to municipal release of extraterritorial jurisdiction and disannexation involving certain areas. House: Land & Resource Management Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 3455 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to municipal disannexation involving certain real estate subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 3592 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee BROADBAND NETWORKS|City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3732 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
HB 3734 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the preemption of municipal and county regulatory authority. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--District|Political Subdivisions|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3759 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of notice. House: County Affairs Received from the House City Government--General|Communications & Press|County Government--General|PUBLIC NOTICE|RURAL
HB 3810 86-0 (2019) Author: Paul, Dennis
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the residential building codes of municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General
HB 3821 86-0 (2019) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to annexation by certain municipalities of a special district under a strategic partnership agreement. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 3864 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the expenditure of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue allocated by certain municipalities for certain purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--General|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Historic Preservation & Museums|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3899 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate statewide commerce. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General
HB 3948 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism City Government--General|County Government--General|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3969 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to municipal regulation of structured sober living homes. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|City Government--General|Housing--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4116 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to a voluntary financial assurance program for permit holders under the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS
HB 4157 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 4210 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to publication of notice requirements for certain governmental entities and representatives. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|City Government--General|County Government--General|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4214 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning. House: State Affairs Received from the House City Government--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|County Government--General|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Purchasing--State|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4238 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to certain municipal fees imposed on a landlord of a multiunit complex. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 4249 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to fees a municipality may charge certain air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS|City Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION
HB 4288 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Relating to use of a program manager for certain public works projects. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Purchasing--General|Purchasing--Local
HB 4289 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of certain local governments to create and operate health care provider participation programs. House: County Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4316 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|RESTRAINTS
HB 4320 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 4340 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the operation of certain urban land bank demonstration programs. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Housing--General
HB 4344 86-0 (2019) Author: Stephenson, Phil Relating to municipal solid waste management services contracts; limiting the amount of a fee. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee City Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 4350 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to public safety answering points operated by emergency communications districts. House: County Affairs
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4361 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the standing of municipalities in certain civil actions. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 4410 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to authority of counties and municipalities to limit the photography of critical infrastructure. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Safety
HB 4432 86-0 (2019) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to a prohibition on certain contracts for construction projects by governmental entities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4468 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to county jails and community mental health programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|NEEDLES & SYRINGES|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4499 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the operation of motor-assisted scooters. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation City Government--General|County Government--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4524 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to multipurpose convention center facility projects. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4537 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections Referred to Elections City Government--General|Courts--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4544 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to municipal control of coyotes. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Animals|City Government--General|COYOTES
HB 4545 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to a county, city, or independent school district posting election results on an Internet website. House: Elections Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
HB 4608 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to contract with municipalities and counties to perform inspections of electrical work. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures City Government--General|County Government--General|ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HCR 186 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 3371. Filed with the Secretary of State City Government--General|County Government--General|Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 69 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the market value of income-producing tangible personal property owned by a veteran-owned business during the business's initial period of operation in this state. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 129 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 62 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP
SB 78 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency or municipal parking enforcement authority. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|LICENSE PLATES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 84 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental entities; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--School Districts|Open Records|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers
SB 161 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Political Subdivisions
SB 166 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the inquiry of immigration status of a person under a lawful detention by certain persons under the direction or control of a local governmental entity or campus police department. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 167 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the enforcement by certain local governmental entities and campus police departments of state and federal laws governing immigration. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 226 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to maintaining certain monuments and memorials and the names of certain public institutions; providing civil penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--General|Education--School Districts|Elections--School District|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |HISTORICAL PROTECTION ACT, TEXAS|Legislature|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE
SB 235 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 253 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to expedited proceedings in cases involving dangerously damaged or deteriorated or substandard buildings or improvements in a municipality. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar City Government--General|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
SB 254 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to court appointment of a receiver for a property that is in violation of certain ordinances in certain municipalities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately BORDER|City Government--General|EL PASO, CITY OF|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
SB 283 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--General|County Government--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 289 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to disaster recovery. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|Housing--Finance|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 295 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to committee Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|RESTRAINTS
SB 337 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 404 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to a petition by residents of certain counties for an election regarding voter approval of municipal annexation. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Co-author authorized City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Elections--General
SB 408 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to eliminating distinctions in the application of consent annexation requirements. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Co-author authorized City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|County Government--General|Military & Veterans
SB 422 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a fine or fee in certain areas in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 450 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly
Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the deadline for certain economic development corporations to file a certain report with the comptroller. House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
SB 452 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Elections--General|TERM LIMITS
SB 464 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to requirements for a ballot proposition for a proposed municipal charter amendment. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General|Elections--General
SB 541 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the designation of an emergency management planner by state agencies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 549 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the operation of motor-assisted scooters. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
No action taken in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 641 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. House: Public Health
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Public Health Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|SHERIFFS
SB 642 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|Tourism
SB 672 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 674 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to authorizing an exemption for open-enrollment charter schools from certain municipal drainage requirements. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 699 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the certification of an area's wet or dry status for the purpose of an alcoholic beverage permit or license. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|City Government--General|PERMITS
SB 745 86-0 (2019) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to eliminating distinctions in the application of consent annexation requirements. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Co-author authorized City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|County Government--General|Military & Veterans
SB 762 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to wages and employment benefits. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized City Government--General|County Government--General|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--Wages
SB 777 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to local government prohibitions or restrictions on the sale or use of a container or package. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Political Subdivisions
SB 790 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to certain audit and reporting requirements of regional planning commissions. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19 AUDITS & AUDITORS|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
SB 808 86-0 (2019) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the construction manager-at-risk method of contracting for governmental construction projects. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--General|Purchasing--General
SB 816 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the regulation by certain municipalities of disposable plastic bag use. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|Environment--General|Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS
SB 824 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the local regulation of the sale of lemonade or other beverages by children. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General|County Government--General|FOOD|Health--General|Minors--General
SB 849 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|City Government--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 922 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the procurement of interior design services by a governmental entity. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|INTERIOR DESIGNERS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 957 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to voter approval of the issuance of certain obligations by municipalities to pay their unfunded liabilities to a public pension fund. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Elections--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 970 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the review and approval of contingent fee contracts for certain public agencies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Water--General
SB 983 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the establishment of a work group to study local restrictions that impede disaster recovery efforts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1026 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt. Senate: Property Tax Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1066 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to certain coordinated county transportation authorities. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1097 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to the authority of a municipality to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized City Government--Finance|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1113 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to a waiver authorizing the application of pesticides for mosquito control by certain municipal or county employees in an emergency. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
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 1128 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to designate homestead preservation districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee City Government--General|Housing--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1129 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the operation of certain urban land bank demonstration programs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Housing--General
SB 1165 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to an inquiry by a peace officer as to the nationality or immigration status of a person presumed to be a family violence victim or witness. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 1209 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate certain activities. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures City Government--General|County Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions
SB 1225 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Elections City Government--General|Courts--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1229 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a county, city, or independent school district posting certain election information on an Internet website. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
SB 1266 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial structures. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local
SB 1300 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to clarifying the law regarding municipal voting rights and eligibility for municipal office of residents in areas subject to limited-purpose annexation under strategic partnership agreements. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 1315 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions. House: County Affairs
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to County Affairs City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1326 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to municipal release of extraterritorial jurisdiction and disannexation involving certain areas. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
SB 1327 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to municipal disannexation involving certain real estate subdivisions. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Property Interests--Property Owners Association
SB 1367 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to use of project funds of municipal development districts. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1384 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to the incorporation of a municipality in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of an existing municipality. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
SB 1395 86-0 (2019) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. Senate: Property Tax Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
SB 1407 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1432 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to eliminating distinctions in the application of consent annexation requirements. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|County Government--General|Military & Veterans
SB 1456 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter Relating to the requirement for performance bonds from certain public work contractors. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State
SB 1468 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to annexation by certain municipalities of a special district under a strategic partnership agreement. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 1469 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to municipal regulation of game rooms and amusement redemption machines. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General
SB 1488 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the designation of a property as a historic landmark by a municipality. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|Historic Preservation & Museums
SB 1551 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a historic structure assistance program operated by a municipally owned utility in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Historic Preservation & Museums
SB 1575 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to governmental immunity for and adjudication of claims arising from a local governmental entity's disaster recovery contract. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 1634 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to require a labor peace agreement as a condition of engaging in a commercial transaction with the municipality or county. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local
SB 1658 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the territory of and fees imposed by certain emergency communication districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Co-author authorized City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1663 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1711 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a study of the legalization of gambling in certain communities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Amusements, Games, Sports|BORDER|City Government--General|Historic Preservation & Museums|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1773 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the provision of alarm system services by certain municipalities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|Insurance--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Safety|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
SB 1779 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to security for state agency information and information technologies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1798 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Amusements, Games, Sports|BORDER|City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Elections--General|Taxation--Sales
SB 1816 86-0 (2019) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the regulation of solicitations of private security companies by political subdivisions. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
SB 1848 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to certain contract and notice requirements applicable to certain facilities used to house inmates or releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--General|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|County Government--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--General
SB 1890 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to authorizing certain projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Elections--General|Safety|Taxation--Sales
SB 1901 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the encouragement of intra-state commerce. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Purchasing--Local
SB 1913 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted City Government--General|Elections--General
SB 1917 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|Purchasing--General|Purchasing--Local
SB 1918 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
SB 1927 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Weapons
SB 2013 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the preemption of municipal and county regulatory authority. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--District|Political Subdivisions|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 2045 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to enter into an agreement to create a mutual aid law enforcement task force. Senate: Criminal Justice Removed from local & uncontested calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement
SB 2078 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 2118 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to governmental entities that may partner with a school district to operate a district campus. Senate: Education Referred to Education City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts
SB 2210 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the use of certain tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of job training programs and the development of hotel and convention center projects. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development BONDS|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|HOTELS & MOTELS|Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--General
SB 2219 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 2249 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to create sports and community venue districts and to authorize and finance certain sports and community venue projects; authorizing a tax. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2264 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to multipurpose convention center facility projects. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development BONDS|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2278 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General
SB 2307 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the regulation of certain battery-charged fences by municipalities and counties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Safety|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
SB 2376 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the collection of sales and use tax by providers of certain services. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--General|County Government--General|Taxation--Sales
SB 2447 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to certain rental assistance and other projects financed by private activity bonds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General|Housing--Finance
SJR 44 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year. Senate: Property Tax Referred to Property Tax City Government--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 73 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year. Senate: Property Tax Left pending in committee City Government--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 42 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Taxation--Franchise
HB 52 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration and the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning arrested persons and certain persons lawfully detained. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions
HB 58 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain first-time marihuana possession offenders; imposing a fee for participation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|MARIHUANA
HB 101 85-0 (2017) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the development of and contracting for reclaimed water facilities in certain municipalities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|Purchasing--Local|Water--General
HB 113 85-0 (2017) Author: Keough, Mark | et. al. Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to impose a civil penalty for certain violations recorded by an automated traffic control system or a photographic traffic signal enforcement system; providing a civil penalty. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS|TRAVIS COUNTY|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 124 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 149 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 151 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt. House: Elections Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 153 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate occupations. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 192 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 207 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs CHILD SAFETY ZONES|City Government--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 233 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the exception of certain information related to the humane disposition by a municipality or county of an animal from required disclosure under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Placed on General State Calendar Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Protection of Personal Information
HB 256 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of a city attorney to seek an injunction to abate a common nuisance under the Alcoholic Beverage Code. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|NUISANCES
HB 299 85-0 (2017) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to municipal annexation. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 328 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to state and federal laws regarding immigrants or immigration, including the enforcement of those laws by certain governmental entities and the use of consular identity documents for certain purposes. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 370 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the availability on the Internet of personal financial statements filed by public officials. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics City Government--General|County Government--General|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|INTERNET|State Officers
HB 387 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar CHILD SAFETY ZONES|City Government--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 424 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to municipal annexation. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 466 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to limiting the locations in which a license holder may openly carry a handgun; restricting an exception to a criminal offense. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--General|Weapons
HB 470 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to implement a homestead land bank program. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Housing--General|Property Interests--Homestead
HB 523 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the requirement that certain elected school district boards make audio and video recordings of certain work sessions and special called meetings available on the Internet. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17 City Government--General|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Open Meetings
HB 611 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 623 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the authority of a municipality to remove directors of certain conservation and reclamation districts. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 683 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possession or use of law enforcement identification, insignia, or vehicles in a municipality and the clarification of the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 City Government--General|Crime Prevention|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 714 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the civil prosecution of offenses involving certain municipal parking ordinances; authorizing a civil fine. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar City Government--General|PARKING|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 754 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 760 85-0 (2017) Author: Raney, John Relating to excepting the date of birth of a living person from required disclosure under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation City Government--General|County Government--General|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information
HB 762 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 763 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 764 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to civil liability of a local government for failure to comply with an immigration detainer. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Political Subdivisions
HB 840 85-0 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE
HB 848 85-0 (2017) Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs CHILD SAFETY ZONES|City Government--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 889 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 921 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al. Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 927 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, and firearm and air gun supplies; imposing a civil penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Weapons
HB 954 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE
HB 1063 85-0 (2017) Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs CHILD SAFETY ZONES|City Government--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Minors--Health & Safety|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1064 85-0 (2017) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts. House: Special Purpose Districts Referred to Special Purpose Districts City Government--General|MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1109 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 1120 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; requiring a related study. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|Disabilities, Persons with|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Political Subdivisions
HB 1134 85-0 (2017) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 1156 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating an offense. House: Public Health Returned to committee Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 1185 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies. House: Urban Affairs Considered in Calendars City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Elections--General|TERM LIMITS
HB 1193 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar BORDER|City Government--General|Housing--General|MEXICO
HB 1205 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to qualifications to serve as a member of the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school or the governing body of a charter holder. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions
HB 1210 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to passenger security screening. House: Transportation Left pending in committee AIRPORTS|City Government--General|County Government--General|GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY|Transportation--Aviation
HB 1251 85-0 (2017) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by the board of directors of certain development corporations. House: Government Transparency & Operation Considered in Calendars City Government--General|Corporations & Associations|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|INTERNET|Open Meetings
HB 1277 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs BORDER|City Government--General|Housing--General|MEXICO
HB 1279 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to adopt or enforce a smoking ban on the premises of certain businesses. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--General|SMOKING|Tobacco Products
HB 1295 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities and state agencies; authorizing a civil penalty. House: General Investigating & Ethics Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1308 85-0 (2017) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 1339 85-0 (2017) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs CHILD SAFETY ZONES|City Government--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1348 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to adopt or enforce a smoking ban on the premises of certain businesses. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--General|SMOKING|Tobacco Products
HB 1349 85-0 (2017) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to judicial and law enforcement authority in certain municipalities on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in the municipality. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence City Government--General|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|Highways|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1362 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to state agency and local government regulation of the use of multi-occupancy private spaces. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1449 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting local governments from imposing certain fees on new construction. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Housing--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 1530 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision in media other than a newspaper. House: Government Transparency & Operation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1541 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to the posting of required notice by a political subdivision on Internet websites. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1557 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1572 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to a residential property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation that the owner believes poses a fire risk. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Safety
HB 1610 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities or state agencies. House: General Investigating & Ethics Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1636 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee City Government--General|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Elections--General|Taxation--Sales
HB 1658 85-0 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to required disclosures in ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax. House: Elections Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1759 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 1892 85-0 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to expedited proceedings in cases involving substandard buildings or improvements. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|Courts--Civil Procedure|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 1961 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the care and unlawful restraint of a dog. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--General|RESTRAINTS
HB 1969 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to the establishment of a municipal marshal reserve force. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2037 85-0 (2017) Author: Button, Angie Relating to the promotional system used in certain municipal civil service fire departments. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
HB 2052 85-0 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al. Relating to a tree planting credit to offset tree mitigation fees imposed by a municipality. House: Urban Affairs Received from the House City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 2073 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to publication of notice requirements for certain governmental entities and representatives. House: Government Transparency & Operation Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|City Government--General|County Government--General|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2099 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the annexation of an unincorporated enclave by certain general-law municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 2100 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to authority of certain general-law municipalities to annex an area without consent. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 2110 85-0 (2017) Author: Keough, Mark Relating to procedures for incorporation or establishment of another form of local government for certain areas subject to a regional participation agreement. House: Urban Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar City Government--General|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2191 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to the eligibility of certain entities for grants awarded by the criminal justice division of the governor's office. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 2214 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Cemeteries|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|City Government--General
HB 2280 85-0 (2017) Author: Dean, Jay Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and to the agency's enforcement of immigration detainers and of laws relating to immigration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 2288 85-0 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to regulation of the sale of fireworks by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|NUISANCES|Safety--Fireworks
HB 2317 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to access to criminal history record information by an emergency communication district. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. City Government--General|County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions
HB 2434 85-0 (2017) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to requiring certain public retirement systems to take certain actions or implement certain plans designed to achieve actuarial soundness. House: Pensions Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Retirement Systems--County & District|Retirement Systems--Judicial|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
HB 2435 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to public improvement projects financed by or through assessments levied on property by municipalities and counties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations BONDS|City Government--General|County Government--General|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2476 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to approval by the comptroller of public accounts of certain contingent fee legal services contracts entered into by public agencies. House: Natural Resources Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General
HB 2550 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John Relating to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements for a person providing passenger taxicab services in a municipality. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from schedule City Government--General|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|TAXICABS
HB 2551 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to regulation of short-term rentals by municipalities and counties. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--General|Safety
HB 2585 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the provision of veterans housing by county or municipal housing authorities. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--General|Military & Veterans
HB 2631 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the remedies available to a person to abate a public nuisance in a municipality. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|NUISANCES|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2642 85-0 (2017) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to requirements for providing information regarding the issuance of certain proposed bonds by certain political subdivisions. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education BONDS|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--School Districts
HB 2758 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the regulation of seed by a political subdivision. House: Agriculture & Livestock Companion considered in lieu of in committee Agriculture|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 2763 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to solid waste services and solid waste management programs in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of municipalities in certain counties; authorizing penalties. House: Environmental Regulation Laid on the table subject to call BEXAR COUNTY|City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 2792 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to housing authorities established by municipalities and counties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor City Government--General|Housing--General|U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
HB 2846 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the employment of certain individuals at a sexually oriented business. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Labor--General|Minors--General|SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 2899 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to the regulation of discrimination by political subdivisions. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions
HB 2922 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to collection of a service charge by a county or municipality for a dishonored credit card. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS
HB 2985 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the type of newspaper required for notice by publication in certain counties. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17 City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2998 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to defense economic readjustment zones. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS|Military & Veterans
HB 3141 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the provision of municipal notices by utility bill and mail. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3203 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to recordings of meetings of certain governmental bodies; creating offenses. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Open Meetings|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3271 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3329 85-0 (2017) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to regulation of electricians by local governments. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 City Government--General|ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PERMITS
HB 3332 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3335 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. House: Elections Placed on General State Calendar BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General
HB 3357 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|Purchasing--General|Purchasing--Local
HB 3403 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the authority of a municipality to require that certain oil and gas operations be set back a certain distance from child-care facilities and schools. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Oil & Gas
HB 3433 85-0 (2017) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the adoption by state agencies of rules affecting rural communities. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|City Government--General|RURAL|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3495 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the release of extraterritorial jurisdiction by certain populous municipalities for certain purposes, including municipal incorporation. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 3501 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to authorizing an exemption for open-enrollment charter schools from certain municipal drainage requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 3506 85-0 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Housing--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 3517 85-0 (2017) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to a petition for a municipal animal control authority to manage dangerous dogs and aggressive dogs in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Returned to Calendars Committee Animals|City Government--General
HB 3595 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to assistance for certain municipal projects provided by the Texas Historical Commission. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Left pending in committee City Government--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3603 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to authority of certain general-law municipalities to annex an area on petition by owners. House: Land & Resource Management Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 3822 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to voting rights and eligibility for office of residents of certain districts subject to a strategic partnership agreement. House: Elections Referred to Elections City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 3871 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 3896 85-0 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the posting of notice required to be published in a newspaper on the Internet website of certain municipalities. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee City Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3913 85-0 (2017) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al. Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State
HB 3931 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the provision of and local regulation of certain for-hire passenger transportation. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General|VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 3956 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Religion|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4033 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the prohibition of certain municipal requirements regarding sales of housing units or residential lots. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Housing--General
HB 4097 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|INTRASTATE COMMERCE IMPROVEMENT ACT|Political Subdivisions
HB 4132 85-0 (2017) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the power of certain counties to enact park use rules; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Historic Preservation & Museums|Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 4157 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to simultaneous translation from English to Spanish of certain hearings and meetings held by a committee of the legislature, the governing body of a municipality, or the commissioners court of a county. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|Legislature
HB 4202 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to procedures for issuing municipal building permits. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry City Government--General|Labor--Wages|PERMITS
HB 4337 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the authority of a municipality to remove directors of the North Texas Municipal Water District. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources City Government--General|NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 4 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by campus police departments and certain local governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to related duties and liability of certain persons in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 24 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Religion|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 71 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the transfer of certain state real property to the City of San Marcos. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SAN MARCOS, CITY OF
SB 76 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized CHILD SAFETY ZONES|City Government--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 92 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|INTRASTATE COMMERCE IMPROVEMENT ACT|Political Subdivisions
SB 103 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the provision of bags to customers of a business at the point of sale. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General
SB 113 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al. Relating to the provision of and local regulation of certain for-hire passenger transportation. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General|VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 151 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to voter approval of obligations for certain municipal liabilities to a public pension fund. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Elections--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 197 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice CHILD SAFETY ZONES|City Government--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 228 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the authority of a municipality to limit the possession, purchase, consumption, sale, distribution, or receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services City Government--General|Health--General|Tobacco Products
SB 385 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to voter approval of local acceptance and use of federal funds for commuter rail projects. Senate: Transportation Not again placed on intent calendar City Government--General|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
SB 389 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to abolishing the Major Events reimbursement program. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 390 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to abolishing the Motor Sports Racing trust fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 391 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to abolishing the Events trust fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 392 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to abolishing the Major Events Trust fund, the Events trust fund, and the Motor Sports Racing trust fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 397 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the consultation policies of local mental health authorities with respect to sheriffs and their representatives. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|SHERIFFS
SB 427 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE
SB 451 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to regulation of short-term rentals and short-term rental marketplaces by municipalities and counties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Urban Affairs Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--General|Safety
SB 459 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al. Relating to the regulation or taxation of firearms, air guns, knives, or ammunition by a municipality or county. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety City Government--General|County Government--General|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Weapons
SB 461 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General
SB 466 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to certain petitions filed with home-rule municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 467 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a requirement for ballot propositions. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
SB 488 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 515 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property; creating criminal offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 593 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17 BORDER|City Government--General|Housing--General|MEXICO
SB 601 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to authorizing an exemption for open-enrollment charter schools from certain municipal drainage requirements. House: Public Education
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 616 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to requirements for a ballot proposition for a proposed municipal charter amendment. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General
SB 619 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to county and municipal cooperation with state and federal immigration law enforcement and efforts to enhance international border security. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Sales
SB 623 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a public information Internet website. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 636 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to procedures for certain municipalities to adopt or amend a national model building code. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 641 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 642 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--School District
SB 650 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to tax increment financing. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 675 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the development of and contracting for reclaimed water facilities in certain municipalities. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|Purchasing--Local|Water--General
SB 684 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the local regulation of the operation of utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and recreational off-highway vehicles on public roadways. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation City Government--General|County Government--General|RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 715 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to municipal annexation. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 737 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 744 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to a tree planting credit to offset tree mitigation fees imposed by a municipality. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 800 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility. Senate: Education Referred to Education City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
SB 852 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to prohibiting local governments from imposing certain fees on new construction. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Housing--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 871 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to municipal voting rights and eligibility for municipal office of residents in areas subject to limited-purpose annexation under strategic partnership agreements. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 957 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the content and numbering of propositions on the ballot. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 986 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to a grant program to support the enforcement of immigration law by a municipality or county. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|IMMIGRATION LAW
SB 1015 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Keough, Mark
Relating to procedures for incorporation or establishment of another form of local government for certain areas subject to a regional participation agreement. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1090 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|RESTRAINTS
SB 1109 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of the general election for officers. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 1172 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of seed by a political subdivision. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Agriculture|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 1229 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to solid waste services and solid waste management programs in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of municipalities in certain counties; authorizing penalties. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 1239 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the authority of a municipality to remove directors of the North Texas Municipal Water District. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee City Government--General|NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1290 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to access to criminal history record information by an emergency communication district. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 City Government--General|County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions
SB 1356 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to distracted driving collisions; creating an offense. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation City Government--General|County Government--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1357 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental entities; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Open Records|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers
SB 1438 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP
SB 1544 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to financial reporting requirements of regional planning commissions. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars AUDITOR, STATE|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
SB 1586 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing certain counties and municipalities to establish a minimum wage. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1652 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the designation of an area of highway by a municipality as an immediate removal area. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation City Government--General|Highways|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1661 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to voting rights and eligibility for office of residents of certain districts subject to a strategic partnership agreement. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 1670 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to a historic structure assistance program operated by a municipally owned utility in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Historic Preservation & Museums
SB 1797 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to regulation of electricians by local governments. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee City Government--General|ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1863 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General|MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1866 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the employment of certain individuals at a sexually oriented business. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Labor--General|Minors--General|SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 1980 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to performance bonds for certain public improvements in certain municipalities. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry BONDS|City Government--General|LETTERS OF CREDIT|Purchasing--Local
SJR 54 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a municipal charter amendment election to be held on certain election dates. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Elections--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 6 85-1 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to municipal annexation. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Military & Veterans|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9|TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19
HB 7 85-1 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to municipal regulation of the removal of trees on private property. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 46 85-1 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to the regulation of discrimination by political subdivisions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions
HB 53 85-1 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 57 85-1 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to the release of extraterritorial jurisdiction by certain populous municipalities for certain purposes, including municipal incorporation. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 69 85-1 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of and municipal annexation by certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 77 85-1 (2017) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al. Relating to an optional fee in lieu of the dedication of parkland as a condition of approval by a municipality of land development or use. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 93 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to compensation to be paid to an emergency services district for a municipality's annexation of the district's territory. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 94 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to municipal regulation of property of political subdivisions. Filed City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions
HB 107 85-1 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions
HB 110 85-1 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General
HB 164 85-1 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a permit by a political subdivision. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|County Government--General|PERMITS
HB 183 85-1 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 245 85-1 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Elections--General|TERM LIMITS
HB 317 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 381 85-1 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain facilities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions
SB 3 85-1 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain facilities and activities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions
SB 6 85-1 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to municipal annexation. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Military & Veterans|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9|TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19
SB 13 85-1 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a permit by a political subdivision. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|County Government--General|PERMITS
SB 23 85-1 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. Filed Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions
SB 42 85-1 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. Filed Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 47 85-1 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to performance bonds for certain public improvements in certain municipalities. Filed City Government--General|LETTERS OF CREDIT|Purchasing--Local
SB 55 85-1 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to procedures for certain municipalities to adopt or amend a national model building code. Filed BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General
SB 89 85-1 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. Filed City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
SB 91 85-1 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the regulation of certain facilities and activities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions
SB 104 85-1 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to municipal annexation. Filed City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Military & Veterans|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9|TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19
SB 107 85-1 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to a tree planting credit to offset tree mitigation fees imposed by a municipality. Filed City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 109 85-1 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and to certain other provisions related to immigration law. Filed Aliens|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 110 85-1 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. Filed Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
HB 23 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors; creating criminal offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Ethics|Open Records|Purchasing--Local
HB 40 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of this state to regulate oil and gas operations in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those operations. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately City Government--General|Common Carriers|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 132 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to prohibiting local governments from interfering with a person's right to engage in the production of agriculture. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs Agriculture|City Government--General|County Government--General
HB 139 84-0 (2015) Author: Stickland, Jonathan Relating to the posting of certain notices for political subdivisions on the comptroller's Internet website. House: Government Transparency & Operation Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 143 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the local regulation of distance requirements for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages near public transportation stops. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|City Government--General|County Government--General|OPEN CONTAINERS|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 156 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to the use of proceeds of bonds sold and delivered by a home-rule municipality for a specific purpose. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance BONDS|City Government--Finance|City Government--General
HB 167 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the adoption of a county charter by Bexar County. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule BEXAR COUNTY|City Government--General|County Government--General|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF
HB 239 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to storage of flammable liquids at retail service stations in unincorporated areas and certain municipalities. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately City Government--General|Environment--General|Safety
HB 264 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to procedures for asserting taking claims against certain governmental entities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Health--General|Property Interests--General
HB 273 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the minimum term of confinement for an offense of illegal dumping in a municipality. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee City Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Environment--General|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
HB 274 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of municipal rules, ordinances, or police regulations prohibiting illegal dumping; increasing a penalty. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|Courts--Municipal|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Environment--General|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
HB 281 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a limitation on the expansion of certain landfills. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately City Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LANDFILLS|Legislature|PERMITS
HB 283 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the requirement that certain governmental bodies make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16 City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Open Meetings
HB 292 84-0 (2015) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee City Government--General|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Elections--General|Labor--Workforce Development
HB 342 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to periodic reauthorization of municipal building permit fees. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PERMITS
HB 384 84-0 (2015) Author: Spitzer, Stuart | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs CHILD SAFETY ZONES|City Government--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Minors--Health & Safety|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 396 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the state minimum wage, including adjustments based on the consumer price index and authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE
HB 473 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a prohibition on the sale or transfer of certain law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|County Government--General|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 538 84-0 (2015) Author: Spitzer, Stuart Relating to judicial and law enforcement authority in certain municipalities on a segment of a highway or street that abuts property located in the municipality. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General
HB 539 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the procedural requirements for the adoption of a municipal regulation, limitation, or prohibition on the production, storage, or transportation of oil or natural gas; authorizing a fee. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 540 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the submission to the attorney general of a measure proposing the enactment or repeal of a municipal ordinance. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|Elections--General|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|State Officers
HB 592 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement
HB 613 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to sunset review of certain municipal management districts. House: Special Purpose Districts Left pending in committee City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 665 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken Relating to requirements for annexation of certain commercial or industrial areas by a general-law municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 685 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the production of public information under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Open Records|Political Subdivisions
HB 737 84-0 (2015) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee. House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 738 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--Finance
HB 748 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the regulation of liquid propane gas tanks on residential property. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Energy--General|Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 870 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government financial officers. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 905 84-0 (2015) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the regulation of knives by a municipality or county. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|Weapons
HB 907 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 960 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the exemption of school district property from certain infrastructure fees charged for the control of excess water or storm water. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Utilities--General
HB 961 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to the exemption of certain school district property from certain infrastructure fees charged for the control of excess water or storm water. House: Natural Resources Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Utilities--General
HB 983 84-0 (2015) Author: Stickland, Jonathan Relating to the repeal of the requirement that counties and municipalities offer to remove graffiti from private property free of charge before requiring the property owner to remove the graffiti. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Against Property|GRAFFITI
HB 1020 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 1130 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the removal of a disabled vehicle from a roadway or right-of-way. House: Transportation Withdrawn from schedule City Government--General|City Government--Roads|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1148 84-0 (2015) Author: Kacal, Kyle
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain municipal officers. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Financial--General
HB 1170 84-0 (2015) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws regarding local governments and political subdivisions. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Political Subdivisions
HB 1186 84-0 (2015) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the validation of certain actions relating to municipal airport zoning regulations. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately AIRPORTS|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 1228 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to municipal public securities to provide for or loan or grant public money for the provision of water conservation infrastructure; providing a criminal penalty. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 1243 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer following a decision rendered by the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission or an independent third party hearing examiner. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
HB 1249 84-0 (2015) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee City Government--General|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--Sales
HB 1269 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to supplemental environmental projects implemented by certain local governments in lieu of administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 1277 84-0 (2015) Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to requirements for annexation of certain commercial or industrial areas by a general-law municipality. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 1283 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--General|DEBT|Elections--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1284 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to the review by certain governmental entities of a permit application for a solid waste facility. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee City Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1289 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the acquisition and sale of unimproved real property by an urban land bank. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1292 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 1295 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the disclosure of research, research sponsors, and interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--Finance|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1361 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to an exemption for municipalities and this state from the compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--General|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1415 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to establishment or use of cemeteries in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Cemeteries|City Government--General
HB 1556 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions
HB 1558 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: 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 1609 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the annexation of an unincorporated enclave by certain general-law municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 1610 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to authority of certain general-law municipalities to annex an area without consent. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 1631 84-0 (2015) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|LOUISIANA|SHERIFFS|UNITED MEXICAN STATES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1634 84-0 (2015) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al. Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Tuition|Taxation--Franchise
HB 1654 84-0 (2015) Author: White, Molly | et. al. Relating to public agreements or contracts related to United Nations Agenda 21. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Education--Higher--General|Environment--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1662 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Cemeteries|City Government--General|Utilities--General
HB 1745 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|MARRIAGE LICENSES|PRESERVATION OF SOVEREIGNTY & MARRIAGE ACT|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Employees
HB 1792 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to regulation of residential short-term rental units and collection and reporting periods of hotel occupancy taxes; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--General|INTERNET|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1872 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar CHILD SAFETY ZONES|City Government--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1939 84-0 (2015) Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al. Relating to the provision of bags to customers of a business at the point of sale. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General
HB 1953 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the deadline for counties and municipalities to provide notice of a proposed property tax rate. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16 City Government--General|County Government--General|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2001 84-0 (2015) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to interlocal contracts between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation City Government--General|County Government--General|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local
HB 2035 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to regulation by certain alcohol-related businesses based on the amount of alcohol sold. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|BORDER|City Government--General
HB 2044 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the setback requirements for a junkyard or an automotive wrecking and salvage yard. House: Transportation Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS
HB 2095 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to undertake a qualified hotel project. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar BORDER|City Government--General|HOTELS & MOTELS|OKLAHOMA|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2162 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to municipal regulation of the use of alarm systems; authorizing a municipal fee. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|County Government--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Safety|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 2164 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions. House: Government Transparency & Operation Committee report sent to Calendars AUDITOR, STATE|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2201 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to vacancies on the governing body of a Type A general-law municipality. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General
HB 2221 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to the procedures for municipal annexations. House: Land & Resource Management Returned to committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 2238 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to municipal authority to regulate wind turbines in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Energy--General
HB 2296 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to regulation by a municipality of the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|City Government--General|OPEN CONTAINERS
HB 2376 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2426 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the effect on local regulation of state law for fire extinguisher service and installation; authorizing a fee. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS|Insurance--General|Safety
HB 2436 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to passenger security screening. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation AIRPORTS|City Government--General|County Government--General|GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY|Transportation--Aviation
HB 2441 84-0 (2015) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to voting rights and eligibility for office of residents of certain districts subject to a strategic partnership agreement. House: Elections No action taken in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 2468 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain state real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the City of Laredo. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Transportation
No action taken in committee City Government--General|LAREDO, CITY OF|Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2487 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a municipality for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility, stadium, or other athletic facility. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 2518 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to discussion or deliberation regarding certain economic development negotiations by governmental bodies. House: County Affairs No action taken in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Open Meetings
HB 2529 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to regulation of the sale of fireworks by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|NUISANCES|Safety--Fireworks
HB 2562 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al. Relating to the care and unlawful restraint of a dog. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|RESTRAINTS
HB 2581 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources City Government--General|County Government--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2595 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the use of municipal initiative and referendum to restrict property rights. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee City Government--General|Elections--General|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Property Interests--General
HB 2670 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to the deadline for counties and municipalities to provide notice of a proposed property tax rate. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--General|County Government--General|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2672 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the powers of a public utility agency; authorizing fees and charges; granting the power of eminent domain. House: Special Purpose Districts Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2688 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|HOTELS & MOTELS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2728 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al. Relating to the amount the Texas Military Preparedness Commission may grant to local governmental entities for certain purposes. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2772 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain economic development corporations to undertake and operate transportation-related projects. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2808 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2855 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al. Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit an activity over which the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2909 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--Finance
HB 2917 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on certain elected officials. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Elections--Candidates|TERM LIMITS
HB 2977 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities; authorizing fees. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|MARRIAGE LICENSES
HB 2991 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to municipal regulation of minimum setback requirements for mineral exploration and development activities, including providing for and recording of waivers from those requirements. House: Energy Resources Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Mines & Mineral Resources|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3022 84-0 (2015) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to the construction or development of certain continuing care facilities. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Health--General|Nursing Homes
HB 3040 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the authority of certain economic development corporations to undertake and operate transportation-related projects. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development AIRPORTS|BORDER|Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3041 84-0 (2015) Author: White, Molly Relating to posting certain fiscal analysis documents of counties and municipalities on the Internet. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
HB 3047 84-0 (2015) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Electronic Information Systems|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3048 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain municipalities. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call BEAUMONT, CITY OF|City Government--General|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Hospitals
HB 3060 84-0 (2015) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to functions of a municipal building and standards commission panel. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor Animals|City Government--General|Environment--Water
HB 3160 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to an exception to the period of filing an application for the grant of letters testamentary or of administration of a decedent's estate. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|Health--General|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 3167 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the governing bodies of certain local planning organizations. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed City Government--General|County Government--General|Legislature
HB 3187 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in municipalities and counties; changing a fee. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Energy--Conservation|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3193 84-0 (2015) Author: Bernal, Diego
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--Local
HB 3224 84-0 (2015) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the release of certain information relating to motor vehicle accidents. House: Transportation Left pending in committee ACCIDENTS|City Government--General|County Government--General|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3234 84-0 (2015) Author: Galindo, Rick Relating to the right of municipal officers to obtain information, documents, and records. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Open Records
HB 3244 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property held in trust by home-rule municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 3245 84-0 (2015) Author: Crownover, Myra
Sponsor: 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 3263 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate state licensees. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3300 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies. House: Urban Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|TERM LIMITS
HB 3340 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the administration and implementation of the Flood Control and Insurance Act; adding provisions subject to a civil or criminal penalty and affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: Natural Resources Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|CONTINUING EDUCATION|County Government--General|FLOODS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General
HB 3358 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to municipal regulation of passenger transportation for compensation. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 3363 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to authorizing local government programs to provide assessments for residential water and energy improvements in designated regions, including authorizing the issuance of obligations to provide financing for the programs; authorizing a fee. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources BONDS|City Government--General|Energy--Conservation|RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY ACT ("R-PACE")|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--General
HB 3388 84-0 (2015) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to increasing the fee on conviction paid by a defendant for a peace officer committing or releasing the defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3411 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the review by certain governmental entities of a permit application for a solid waste facility. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation City Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3412 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to a limitation on the expansion of certain landfills. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation City Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LANDFILLS|Legislature|PERMITS
HB 3485 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the addition of certain municipalities to the territory of a regional transportation authority. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3518 84-0 (2015) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to alternative fuel fleets of certain governmental entities, including funding for motor vehicles, infrastructure, and equipment. House: Energy Resources Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Energy--Alternative Fuels|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3620 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the acquisition of real property by a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3630 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the application of the hotel occupancy tax and the collection and administration of the tax by a municipality. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|HOTELS & MOTELS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3634 84-0 (2015) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a local tax on the sale of certain motor fuel and to the use of the tax revenue by the municipality; authorizing penalties. House: Transportation Left pending in committee AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|City Government--General|Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 3687 84-0 (2015) Author: Frank, James Relating to design-build procedures for civil works projects. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation City Government--General|County Government--General|DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3688 84-0 (2015) Author: Frank, James Relating to the process for the selection of construction managers-at-risk used by governmental entities. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|City Government--General|County Government--General|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local
HB 3692 84-0 (2015) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the financing of convention center hotels in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means Postponed City Government--General|CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|HOTELS & MOTELS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3713 84-0 (2015) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate occupations. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3782 84-0 (2015) Author: Crownover, Myra Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide water and sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3838 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the procedures required for a Type A economic development corporation to make certain expenditures. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3865 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to authority of certain general-law municipalities to annex an area on petition by owners. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
HB 3866 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose certain requirements for gun show promoters who lease municipal facilities. House: Urban Affairs Returned to Calendars Committee City Government--General|GUN SHOWS|Property Interests--Real Property|Weapons
HB 3869 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the appointment of commissioners of public housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Housing--General
HB 3871 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to posting of certain financial information of certain political subdivisions on the Internet. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Financial--General|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions
HB 3876 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the issuance of local permits by a regulatory agency of a political subdivision; limiting the amount of a fee. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions
HB 3939 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the requirements for construction contracts for certain public works projects. House: Business & Industry Withdrawn from schedule City Government--General|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local
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 4011 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to reporting and monitoring requirements related to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|FIRE MARSHAL|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Housing--General
HB 4051 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the authority of a municipality to adopt requirements for the installation of fire protection sprinkler systems. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Political Subdivisions
HB 4053 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to posting certain comprehensive annual financial reports on the Internet. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Financial--General|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions
HB 4061 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, ammunition, and firearm and air gun supplies; imposing a civil penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Weapons
HB 4070 84-0 (2015) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the adoption or enforcement of laws relating to labor by a political subdivision. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 4080 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. House: Pensions Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal
HJR 35 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the voters of Bexar County to adopt a charter that restructures and empowers the county government and that may allow the integration of the county government with certain other political subdivisions located wholly or partly in the county. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule BEXAR COUNTY|City Government--General|County Government--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 3488 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1295. Reported enrolled City Government--Finance|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 12 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to alternative fuel fleets of certain governmental entities, including funding for motor vehicles, infrastructure, and equipment. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Energy--Alternative Fuels|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VEHICLE EMISSIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 48 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the events eligible for funding from the Major Events trust fund. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 58 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the enforcement of commercial vehicle safety standards by certain municipalities and counties. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15 BORDER|City Government--General|County Government--General|MEXICO|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 68 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing a county or municipality to establish a minimum wage. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE
SB 92 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to regulation of certain credit services organizations and to certain extensions of consumer credit the organizations obtain for a consumer or assist a consumer in obtaining. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 121 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 185 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Not again placed on intent calendar Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions
SB 267 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--Finance
SB 318 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the amount the Texas Military Preparedness Commission may grant to local governmental entities for certain purposes. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately City Government--General|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 336 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the right of municipal officers to obtain information, documents, and records. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Urban Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Open Records
SB 343 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the conformity of local law with state law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 440 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to prohibit hydraulic fracturing treatment. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|County Government--General|Oil & Gas
SB 445 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to public agreements or contracts related to United Nations Agenda 21. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Education--Higher--General|Environment--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 456 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to establishing a uniform one-half mile extraterritorial jurisdiction limit for municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
SB 497 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the use of money in a tax increment fund to pay costs related to public improvements used for social services programs and permanent supportive housing that promotes the development or redevelopment of a reinvestment zone. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Housing--General|Human Services--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 506 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the authority of a political subdivision of this state to execute certain contracts for the use or acquisition of personal property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property|PUBLIC NOTICE|Purchasing--Local|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 532 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 582 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to training courses for certain food handlers. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|FARMERS' MARKETS|FOOD|Health--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 616 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to eliminating authority of municipalities to annex for limited purposes. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
SB 673 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|MARRIAGE LICENSES|PRESERVATION OF SOVEREIGNTY & MARRIAGE ACT|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Employees
SB 696 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to increasing the fee on conviction paid by a defendant for a peace officer committing or releasing the defendant. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--General|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 710 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the organization of a municipal government as a Liberty City general-law municipality. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee City Government--General
SB 720 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit hydraulic fracturing. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions
SB 803 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the validation of certain actions relating to municipal airport zoning regulations. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations AIRPORTS|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 809 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|County Government--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 810 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a municipality for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility, stadium, or other athletic facility. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
SB 837 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|HOTELS & MOTELS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 846 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to abolish the permanent resident hotel occupancy tax exemption. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 852 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--Finance|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 878 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to a limitation on the expansion of certain landfills. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LANDFILLS|Legislature|PERMITS
SB 879 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the review by certain governmental entities of a permit application for a solid waste facility. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 882 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to municipal authority to regulate wind turbines in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Energy--General
SB 883 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 1013 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1029 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to undertake a qualified hotel project. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development BORDER|City Government--General|HOTELS & MOTELS|OKLAHOMA|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1113 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the transfer of certain state real property to the City of San Marcos. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SAN MARCOS, CITY OF
SB 1155 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions
SB 1184 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the governance of a regional mobility authority. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars AUDITOR, STATE|City Government--General|County Government--General|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1254 84-0 (2015) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to transparency in economic development negotiations involving a governmental body and a business prospect. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Open Meetings
SB 1281 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a local government to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with local governments of this state or another state. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local
SB 1288 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to a prohibition on local solid waste management regulations that are inconsistent with a permit or regulations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
SB 1318 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the local regulation of distance requirements for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages near public transportation stops. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|City Government--General|County Government--General|OPEN CONTAINERS|Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1344 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the removal of a tenant's personal property after a writ of possession has been issued in an eviction suit. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry City Government--General|GARLAND, CITY OF|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 1380 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the exemption of municipalities, certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities, and regional transit authorities from certain motor fuel taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--General|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Transportation--Mass Transit|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1387 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain municipalities. House: Public Health
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately BEAUMONT, CITY OF|City Government--General|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Hospitals
SB 1389 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the border commerce coordinator. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15 BORDER|Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|Common Carriers|MEXICO|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1403 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the financing of convention center hotels in certain municipalities. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|HOTELS & MOTELS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1408 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1436 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the setback requirements for a junkyard or an automotive wrecking and salvage yard; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Transportation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS
SB 1453 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1537 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to enforce a smoking ban on the premises of certain businesses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--General|SMOKING|Tobacco Products
SB 1550 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the provision of bags to customers of a business at the point of sale. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General
SB 1552 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to additional functions of a commission panel of a municipal building and standards commission. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee Animals|City Government--General|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS|WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 1567 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the applicability to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws regarding local governments and political subdivisions. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Political Subdivisions
SB 1593 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to regulation of the sale of fireworks by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|NUISANCES|Safety--Fireworks
SB 1617 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to municipal regulation of passenger transportation for compensation. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 1639 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to the procedures for municipal annexations. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--Annexation|City Government--General
SB 1673 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the preemption of a local law by state law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1679 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to procedures for a certain municipalities to adopt or amend a national model building code. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General
SB 1716 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|Housing--General
SB 1719 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the evaluation of an application for a low income housing tax credit. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
SB 1781 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the euthanasia of animals in animal shelters located in certain counties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Animals|City Government--General|County Government--General|RABIES|VETERINARIANS
SB 1806 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to limits on the regulatory authority of a municipality. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste
SB 1823 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation City Government--General|GULF OF MEXICO|Law Enforcement|Safety|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1998 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--Local
SB 2048 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|EVIDENCE|Political Subdivisions|Religion|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SR 1064 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1295. Reported enrolled City Government--Finance|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 123 83-0 (2013) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al. Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Committee report sent to Calendars BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|County Government--General|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|ROOFING CONTRACTORS
HB 151 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the adoption of a county charter by Bexar County. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee BEXAR COUNTY|City Government--General|County Government--General|Elections--General