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HB 12 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
|
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services. |
House: Human Services
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 37 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mail theft. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 116 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students. |
House: Public Education
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 160 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a minor who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 164 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 165 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 216 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 232 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 275 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 291 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 313 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 322 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 545 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
|
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Postponed |
|
|
HB 558 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to court-ordered support for a child with a disability. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 588 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of certain language regarding a person who is deaf or hard of hearing in statutes or resolutions. |
House: House Administration
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 600 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Price, Four
|
Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 601 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures and reporting requirements regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 634 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
HB 643 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raney, John
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the location at which an application for a disabled parking placard may be made. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 676 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 713 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
|
|
HB 716 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a severely disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a severely disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 766 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 885 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 905 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 965 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 1032 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1062 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Wray, John
|
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1139 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Senate appoints conferees-reported |
|
|
HB 1148 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1161 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 1295 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 1339 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Pacheco, Leo
|
Relating to repealing the authority for the payment of a subminimum wage to certain persons with disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
|
|
HB 1413 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 1453 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to special education-related requirements, including the provision of certain services, the composition of the State Board for Educator Certification, and certain educator requirements. |
House: Public Education
|
Recommitted to committee |
|
|
HB 1460 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Jessica
|
Relating to an election officer providing and receiving an application for annual mail ballots at a polling place. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 1564 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1565 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1585 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to a study on interest or other waiting lists maintained for certain Medicaid programs providing services to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability. |
House: Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1635 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
|
|
HB 1647 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the development of a dental services benefit under Medicaid for adult recipients with disabilities and a pilot program to provide those services. |
House: Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1701 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
|
Relating to a written assessment regarding a defendant suspected of having a mental illness or an intellectual disability. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 1709 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1819 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dean, Jay
|
Relating to including the qualifications for voting early by mail on the ground of disability on certain early voting by mail materials. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 1844 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to authorizing certain optional designations on a person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1845 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration or a driver's license that a person has a health condition that may impede communication. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 1906 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students that receive special education services. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1911 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1952 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
|
|
HB 2008 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2039 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to Master Army Aviators. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 2255 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information following a screening. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 2384 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Relating to judicial compensation and assignment, the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two, and the compensation and retirement benefits of certain prosecutors and other members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 2412 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 2436 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Smith, Reggie
|
Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants with a mental illness or an intellectual disability. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 2441 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
|
Relating to the entitlement of a person who is disabled and elderly to receive a disabled residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from one taxing unit and an elderly exemption from another taxing unit. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Effective on 1/1/20 |
|
|
HB 2443 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 2455 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
|
Relating to the limitation of certain special district tax on the homesteads of the disabled and elderly. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2474 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
HB 2539 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to improving the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children, including children receiving benefits under the STAR Kids managed care program. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 2644 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
|
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition that may impede communication. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2770 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2821 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to credit in, benefits from, and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 2874 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2890 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Julie
|
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 2897 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of services by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's developmentally disabled offender program. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
HB 2898 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fierro, Art
|
Relating to voting outside of the polling place. |
House: Elections
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 2911 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to voter registration. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported |
|
|
HB 2946 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Relating to repealing the authority for the payment of a subminimum wage to certain persons with disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
|
|
HB 2947 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
|
|
HB 2951 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the prosecution of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or person with a disability. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
HB 2966 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to facilities and services for the care of the elderly or persons with disabilities in certain municipal hospital authorities, hospital districts, or other authorities. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3025 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Talarico, James
|
Relating to certain procedures regarding a dispute relating to special education services provided by a school district or open-enrollment charter school. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3037 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the segregation of public school students with disabilities from other public school students. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 3068 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
|
Relating to the use of certain license plates on classic motor vehicles and travel trailers, custom vehicles, street rods, and certain exhibition vehicles. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 3080 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to a closure plan for the Austin State Supported Living Center. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3116 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James
Sponsor: West, Royce
|
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on best practice standards for the detention of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 3117 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to developing the proposed plan on long-term care for persons with an intellectual disability. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3163 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to parking for persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 3170 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability. |
House: Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3177 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Smith, Reggie
|
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child or disabled individual; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3208 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kuempel, John
|
Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ persons with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 3236 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Relating to the establishment of the home-delivered meal pilot program. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3310 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
|
Relating to assisting inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in obtaining federal veterans disability benefits. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 3351 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Relating to accepting voters with certain disabilities. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 3352 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 3354 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 3362 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3491 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cole, Sheryl
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual or developmental disability. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3540 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to release in lieu of arrest certain persons with an intellectual or developmental disability. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 3543 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3581 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meyer, Morgan
|
Relating to the special education allotment and the creation of a supported education allotment under the Foundation School Program and to instructional arrangements for students with disabilities enrolled in public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 3611 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to the number of persons authorized to reside in certain homes and facilities for persons with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3612 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 3628 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
|
Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3676 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3769 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to the establishment of the coordination of disability services pilot program. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3774 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to investigations of abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3829 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil
|
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 3840 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of individuals or business entities that provide or train assistance animals for veterans; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3860 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in for children program or the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3916 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3924 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to specialized license plates and parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 3926 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3932 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3956 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
|
Relating to the testimony of a person with a disability in certain criminal cases. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3959 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 3991 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
HB 3993 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the designation of van-only parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 3994 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain health facilities for persons with a disability; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Public Health
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 4005 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to certification by a physical therapist of a person's eligibility for license plates or parking placards issued to persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 4051 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 4125 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Israel, Celia
|
Relating to the creation of tenant legal services offices by local governments to assist low-income residential tenants in eviction cases and in cases involving discrimination based on the tenants' disabilities. |
House: County Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 4184 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 4295 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Julie
|
Relating to default under a deed of trust or contract lien on certain residential property for the delinquent payment of ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 4299 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fierro, Art
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
|
|
HB 4313 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of an adaptive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities access to team sports. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 4367 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 4400 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 4450 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities or special needs. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 4462 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 4469 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 4476 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
|
Relating to civil liability for abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 4479 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 4481 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 4483 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to peace officer education and training on individuals with disabilities. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 4531 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 4533 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care and the delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports to certain persons. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 4543 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
|
Relating to implementation of the system redesign for the delivery of Medicaid benefits to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
HB 4561 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
|
Relating to the system redesign for delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long term services and supports to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability and a pilot for certain populations with similar functional needs receiving services in managed care. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 4562 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Relating to parental administrations for certain incapacitated adults; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 4598 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to reestablishing the in-home and family support program. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 4610 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability. |
House: Public Health
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 19 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a minor who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 20 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 26 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 44 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provision of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 48 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 53 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 54 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Wray, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 77 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 120 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 126 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 131 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 139 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 6 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
SB 47 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a task force on ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 100 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 109 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 196 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 221 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 262 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to court-ordered support for a child with a disability. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 281 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: González, Mary
|
Relating to the use of certain language regarding a person who is deaf or hard of hearing in statutes or resolutions. |
House: House Administration
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
SB 283 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SB 293 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 387 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Relating to judicial compensation and the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two; making conforming changes. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 418 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 432 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 522 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a public school student with a visual impairment. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 556 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
|
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to adults with disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 667 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and certain procedures for persons who are incapacitated or have a mental illness. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
|
|
SB 704 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 738 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Referred to Property Tax |
|
|
SB 753 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
SB 803 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
|
Relating to a written assessment regarding a defendant suspected of having a mental illness or an intellectual disability. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
SB 842 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
SB 870 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
SB 895 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
SB 896 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 976 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
SB 982 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
SB 1017 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1109 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 1118 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to programs operated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to increase access to safe and affordable housing in this state. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
SB 1184 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1337 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to credit in, benefits from, and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 1/1/20 |
|
|
SB 1391 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 1408 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman for state supported living centers to oversee community-based services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1542 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 1560 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
|
|
SB 1607 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to a study on issues regarding service animals. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1668 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
|
|
SB 1677 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1687 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 1738 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to an education and training program on interacting with and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for certain public transportation vehicle operators. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
SB 1759 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to an individualized education program and transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
|
|
SB 1790 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to peer specialists and the provision of peer services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 1814 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to providing temporary support services for certain public school students. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
|
|
SB 1817 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities or special needs. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1818 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 1869 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that employ persons with disabilities. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 1912 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the sharing of newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information to parents following a screening. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1954 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the creation of an adaptive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities access to team sports. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
|
|
SB 1955 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to a pilot program to identify and refer eligible children to early childhood intervention services. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1956 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
|
|
SB 1973 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
|
|
SB 2030 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to developing the proposed plan on long-term care for persons with an intellectual disability participating in the home and community-based waiver program. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 2038 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Fierro, Art
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
SB 2060 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Effective on 1/1/20 |
|
|
SB 2089 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Relating to a health care facility's policies regarding advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 2101 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Wray, John
|
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 2139 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 2167 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to implementation of the system redesign for the delivery of Medicaid benefits to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 2181 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 2217 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
SB 2225 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 2237 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to elderly persons and persons with a disability who are survivors of sexual assault. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 2251 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 2399 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SJR 50 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SJR 67 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Wray, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SJR 70 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for conducting a program to create additional housing for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SJR 71 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 12 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
|
Relating to individuals who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and who are or have been involved with the court system. |
House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 68 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron
|
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 69 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools report certain information regarding children with disabilities who reside in residential facilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 92 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 150 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of, and the deferral or abatement of ad valorem taxes on, certain residence homesteads. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
HB 194 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs. |
House: Public Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 217 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 311 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to public education and public school finance matters. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 315 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 343 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 364 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 377 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates, specially marked driver's licenses, and specially marked personal identification certificates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 468 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Longoria, Oscar
|
Relating to a restriction on certain accommodations in accessible hotel and motel guest rooms; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
|
|
HB 518 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Administration
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 626 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to late applications for certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 658 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to voting by voters with certain disabilities or voters who reside at a residential care facility. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 689 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Wu, Gene
|
Relating to the determination of intellectual disability for children in foster care. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 837 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Allen, Alma
|
Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 850 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
HB 969 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain real property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 996 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of business entities that provide assistance animals; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
|
|
HB 1033 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
|
Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law. |
House: Public Education
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 1101 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person to file a new application to confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a 100 percent disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
|
|
HB 1120 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; requiring a related study. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1121 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to instruction in accessible design in the curriculum for an architecture degree program offered by a public institution of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 1123 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to continuing education requirements for architects regarding compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1281 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1309 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to eligibility for and benefits associated with license plates for certain veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 1463 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to procedures for actions alleging failure to comply with certain standards to accommodate persons with disabilities. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 1527 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1556 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 1564 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to the authority of an elderly or disabled person to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the homestead is subject to a mortgage. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1590 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 1591 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1641 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 1679 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1696 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1782 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1790 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to revoked disabled parking placards. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 1929 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 2081 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2209 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2236 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 2259 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 2268 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2308 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for veterans with disabilities that include the emblem from military academy license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 2312 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 2356 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 2409 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
|
|
HB 2415 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Price, Four
|
Relating to standards for mental health services provided to certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
|
|
HB 2590 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the administrative penalty, amelioration, and informal dispute resolution processes for providers participating in certain Medicaid waiver programs. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 2635 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the authority of a property owner to pay certain deferred ad valorem taxes and interest in installments. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2636 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2655 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2701 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities. |
House: Elections
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2732 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
|
|
HB 2815 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
|
Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility. |
House: Elections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2877 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2978 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration or a driver's license that a person has a health condition that may impede communication. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 2979 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 2992 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Neave, Victoria
|
Relating to assistance animals used by persons with disabilities and to the prosecution of the offense of misrepresenting an animal as an assistance animal or service animal. |
House: Human Services
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 3001 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Price, Four
|
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 3002 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3019 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 3140 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 3148 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3192 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3229 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to the use of an assistance animal that provides assistance to a person with a disability; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3253 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 3264 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anderson, Rodney
|
Relating to ad valorem tax benefits for certain current and former first responders and their families. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 3279 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt
|
Relating to eligibility requirements for the specialized telecommunications assistance program. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 3292 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 3295 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the delivery of certain Medicaid services to certain persons. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 3301 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
|
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3337 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to teach a driver education course. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
|
|
HB 3341 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Moody, Joe
|
Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3353 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance. |
House: Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3409 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of services and resources to certain individuals by a state supported living center and to the creation of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services. |
House: Human Services
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3498 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 3524 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
|
Relating to the prioritization of public transportation funding for areas disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3583 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kuempel, John
|
Relating to operators of motor vehicles who use temporary disabled parking placards. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3599 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategies used with public school students. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 3638 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
|
Relating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 3715 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to statewide alerts for missing adults. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 3847 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Farrar, Jessica
|
Relating to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 3888 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement of a restrictive covenant on property used as an assisted living facility. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Returned to Calendars Committee |
|
|
HB 3901 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Relating to parental administrations for certain adults with intellectual disabilities and the prosecution of a related criminal offense. |
House: Human Services
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 3929 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
|
|
HB 3930 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3962 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to provide certain therapy services under the Medicaid program to children with disabilities. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
|
|
HB 4027 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Allen, Alma
|
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program. |
House: Public Education
|
Returned to Calendars Committee |
|
|
HB 4096 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to improving the care of, and increasing opportunities for, children and adolescents with physical and developmental disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 4137 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain facilities for persons with a disability. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
|
|
HB 4142 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to certain requirements of counties and other governmental entities regarding behavioral health. |
House: County Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 4184 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
|
Relating to investigating an allegation of exploitation involving an elderly person or person with a disability. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 4193 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron
|
Relating to the establishment of a credit account program for students with disabilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 21 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
|
|
HJR 52 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
HJR 67 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HJR 69 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 70 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 75 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 76 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 92 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 97 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HJR 102 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anderson, Rodney
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide ad valorem tax benefits to certain current and former first responders and their families. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 105 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
SB 39 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
|
Relating to estates and to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 97 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SB 240 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 275 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons. |
Senate: Finance
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
SB 296 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
SB 354 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
Senate: Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 377 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 402 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
|
Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 428 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs |
|
|
SB 455 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to the operations of the Employment-First Task Force. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
|
|
SB 529 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: González, Mary
|
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 545 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to information regarding autism spectrum disorders. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 546 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the quality of water provided by public drinking water supply systems to state supported living centers. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 547 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of services and resources to certain individuals by a state supported living center and to the creation of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 719 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raney, John
|
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect, study, and report certain data regarding workforce education programs. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 748 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
|
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 827 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
|
Relating to procedures for asserting claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 998 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1047 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
|
|
SB 1051 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1111 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
|
|
SB 1116 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
|
|
SB 1132 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the temporary continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1153 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategies used with public school students. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1250 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
|
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1313 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 1326 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
|
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to certain duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1369 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
SB 1425 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the regulation of business entities that provide assistance animals; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
|
|
SB 1436 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
|
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 1540 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance, including the provision of those services under the medical assistance program. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1685 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to specialty license plates or stickers for motor vehicles of persons with intellectual disabilities. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
SB 1740 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 1743 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
|
Relating to transferring the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities to The University of Texas at Austin and renaming the office the Office for Healthy Children. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
|
|
SB 1764 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to the investment of funds in, and operation of guardianships of the estate in relation to, accounts established under the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program. |
House: Human Services
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1881 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
SB 1936 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 2016 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to parental administrations for certain adults with intellectual disabilities and the prosecution of a related criminal offense. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 2021 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
|
|
SB 2022 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
|
|
SB 2023 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the implementation of the community living options information process for residents of certain facilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 2025 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the establishment of a peer support program for residents of state supported living centers. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 2027 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
|
Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 2077 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the provision of protective services and the conduct of certain investigations through the adult protective services program of the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 2080 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools report certain information regarding children with disabilities who reside in residential facilities. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
SB 2125 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the period for which a defendant with an intellectual disability who is found incompetent to stand trial may be civilly committed before the court holds a hearing to determine whether the defendant's release is appropriate. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 2149 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
SB 2157 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
SB 2165 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to day habilitation services for individuals with an intellectual disability; imposing an administrative penalty. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 2177 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
|
|
SB 2221 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain sexual offenses committed against a child with a disability. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SJR 23 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 52 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of an individualized education plan account program for certain children with disabilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 55 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead and a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 72 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Recommitted to committee |
|
|
HB 74 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 89 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
|
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 108 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 116 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 129 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to a study of property tax exemptions and other property tax benefits for certain veterans and military service members and their families. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 134 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 159 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 167 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 179 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 182 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 190 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 345 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to study intellectual and developmental disability determinations in capital cases in which the state seeks the death penalty. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 360 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Villalba, Jason
|
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 368 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to the date on which changes to voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility take effect. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HJR 17 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 20 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Recommitted to committee |
|
|
HJR 27 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Postponed |
|
|
HJR 30 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HJR 51 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Villalba, Jason
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
SB 2 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
|
Relating to the establishment of an education enhancement program for students with certain disabilities. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 63 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
|
Filed |
|
|
SB 113 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities. |
|
Filed |
|
|
HB 39 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons and to substitutes for guardianships for certain adults with disabilities. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 43 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate state assessment instruments administered to public school students with significant cognitive disabilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 52 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
|
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 73 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to academic assessment of public school students with significant disabilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 126 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
|
|
HB 279 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 286 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 350 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 356 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 432 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 440 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to adapting the public school physical education curriculum to accommodate the needs of students with mental disabilities. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 550 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. |
House: Human Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 607 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 612 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to license plates issued to female veterans with disabilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 659 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs |
|
|
HB 660 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 683 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 721 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 725 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
|
Relating to the appeal of waiver of jurisdiction and transfer to criminal court in juvenile cases. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 754 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
|
|
HB 842 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to review of public school instructional materials for compliance with accessibility standards. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 866 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Thompson, Ed
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the exemption from jury service of a person who is the primary caretaker of another person. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 873 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to the publication of certain information regarding the vocational rehabilitation program on the Internet. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
HB 958 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 982 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 992 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
HB 1069 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and certification requirements for interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a fee and changing the rate of a fee; requiring an occupational certification. |
House: Human Services
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
|
|
HB 1136 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Israel, Celia
|
Relating to the creation of the Transportation Safety and Access Advisory Committee. |
House: Transportation
|
Postponed |
|
|
HB 1260 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
|
Relating to creation by rule of the Department of Aging and Disability Services of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services. |
House: Human Services
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1286 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1317 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
|
Relating to a report on laws, standards, and policies regarding parking for persons with disabilities to be prepared by the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1328 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1337 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to requiring institutions and assisted living facilities to maintain guardianship orders of residents. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1377 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Longoria, Oscar
|
Relating to a restriction on certain accommodations in accessible hotel guest rooms; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
|
|
HB 1438 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to probate matters, including guardianships and other matters related to incapacitated persons. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1519 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1678 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1705 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1721 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
|
Relating to the criminal and civil prosecution of certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 1807 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1809 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 1811 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to a study of the participation of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in public higher education. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1985 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by motor vehicles displaying license plates issued to veterans with disabilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 1989 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller of public accounts. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2075 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2146 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2178 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2189 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to a developmentally disabled offender program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 2341 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
|
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Co-sponsor authorized |
|
|
HB 2367 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2386 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to eligibility for early voting by mail. |
House: Elections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2399 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the effect on certain interest and penalties of the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2431 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
|
Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2449 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 2463 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and certain other functions. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
HB 2542 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry
|
Relating to the establishment and administration of the qualified ABLE program; granting authority to impose a fee. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 2584 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining certain medical conditions. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
HB 2589 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 2656 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers. |
House: Human Services
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 2677 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of certain children. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2789 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 2857 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
|
|
HB 2860 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 2924 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
|
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2951 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 2996 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 3010 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
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HB 3017 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
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Relating to public education and public school finance matters. |
House: Public Education
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Referred to Public Education |
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HB 3092 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
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Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Effective on 9/1/15 |
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HB 3124 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
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Relating to the use of voting stations accessible to persons with disabilities in certain elections. |
House: Elections
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Placed on General State Calendar |
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HB 3145 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
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Relating to the computation of dropout rates of a school district and the calculation of average daily attendance for funding purposes with respect to certain students 18 years of age or older receiving special education services from the district. |
House: Public Education
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Referred to Public Education |
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HB 3147 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
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Relating to transition services for public school students enrolled in special education programs. |
House: Public Education
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Referred to Public Education |
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HB 3192 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
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Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs. |
House: Public Education
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Referred to Public Education |
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HB 3202 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
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Relating to the right of a disabled veteran to obtain a certificate from the chief appraiser of an appraisal district stating whether the veteran would be entitled to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property if the veteran were to acquire the property. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HB 3280 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of donation to a partially disabled veteran for use as the veteran's residence homestead and for property donated to such a veteran by, or purchased by such a veteran with a donation from, such an organization for that purpose. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HB 3294 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 3295 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
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Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
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Left pending in subcommittee |
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HB 3374 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
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Relating to information regarding Down syndrome. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Effective on 9/1/15 |
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HB 3417 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
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Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs. |
House: Public Education
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Placed on General State Calendar |
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HB 3462 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
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Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
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Laid on the table subject to call |
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HB 3486 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
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Relating to ad valorem and certain state taxes; decreasing certain state tax rates. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HB 3524 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
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Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 3624 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
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Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HB 3685 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
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Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
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Effective on 1/1/16 |
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HB 3695 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
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Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HB 3703 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
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Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees. |
House: Human Services
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Referred to Human Services |
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HB 3755 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
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Relating to administration of medication to residents of certain assisted living and boarding home facilities. |
House: Human Services
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Referred to Human Services |
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HB 3766 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
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Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees. |
House: Human Services
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Referred to Human Services |
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HB 3794 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Allen, Alma
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Relating to the availability of information regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services. |
House: Transportation
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Referred to Transportation |
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HB 3796 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
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Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
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Referred to Transportation |
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HB 3968 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
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Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 3969 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
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Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain individuals. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 3971 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
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Relating to the development of neighborhood and community engagement plans for residents of certain group homes. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Referred to Health & Human Services |
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HB 3975 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Allen, Alma
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Relating to the timeline for a parent to request a special education impartial due process hearing. |
House: Public Education
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Referred to Public Education |
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HB 3991 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Allen, Alma
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Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a child in public school. |
House: Public Education
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HB 4004 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt
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Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses. |
House: Transportation
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Left pending in committee |
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HJR 18 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HJR 30 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HJR 51 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HJR 66 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HJR 67 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HJR 72 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HJR 74 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HJR 75 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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Filed with the Secretary of State |
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HJR 87 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Chris
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HJR 101 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Button, Angie
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HJR 127 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the partially disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead or if the charitable organization donated all or part of the purchase price of the residence homestead to the partially disabled veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HJR 134 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions all or part of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HJR 135 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
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Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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SB 36 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
Senate: Higher Education
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Referred to Higher Education |
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SB 37 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
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Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect and study data on the participation of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public institutions of higher education. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Higher Education
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Effective on 9/1/15 |
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SB 38 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Referred to Health & Human Services |
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SB 41 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. |
Senate: Higher Education
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Referred to Higher Education |
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SB 205 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
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Relating to the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Referred to Health & Human Services |
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SB 208 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
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See remarks for effective date |
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SB 211 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Referred to Health & Human Services |
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SB 212 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
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Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Effective on 9/1/15 |
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SB 219 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
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Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Effective immediately |
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SB 226 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
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Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
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Referred to Criminal Justice |
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SB 278 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
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Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
Senate: Finance
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Left pending in committee |
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SB 515 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
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Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
Senate: Finance
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Referred to Finance |
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SB 553 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
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Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and certain long-term care facilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Left pending in committee |
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SB 688 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Referred to Health & Human Services |
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SB 805 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
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Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective on 9/1/15 |
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SB 836 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
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Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
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SB 840 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
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Relating to certain trailer registration fees for veterans with disabilities. |
Senate: Transportation
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Co-author authorized |
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SB 910 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
Senate: Finance
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Referred to Finance |
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SB 1023 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
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Relating to the designation of van-only parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities; creating an offense. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
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Referred to Business & Commerce |
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SB 1052 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
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Referred to Business & Commerce |
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SB 1068 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
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Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Referred to Health & Human Services |
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SB 1108 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
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Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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Effective on 9/1/15 |
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SB 1141 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
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Relating to the establishment and administration of the qualified ABLE program; granting authority to impose a fee. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
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Referred to Business & Commerce |
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SB 1154 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
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Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
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SB 1225 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
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Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons. |
Senate: Finance
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Referred to Finance |
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SB 1275 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: West, Royce
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Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to make certain home improvements for certain disabled veterans. |
Senate: Finance
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Referred to Finance |
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SB 1292 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense. |
Senate: Transportation
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Left pending in committee |
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SB 1328 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
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Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
Senate: Finance
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Referred to Finance |
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SB 1368 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
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Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
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Referred to Appropriations |
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SB 1385 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
|
Relating to the authorization of the imposition of administrative penalties on providers participating in certain Medicaid waiver programs. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
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SB 1559 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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Relating to an interagency plan to promote competitive and integrated employment for persons with disabilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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SB 1641 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Postponed |
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SB 1664 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
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Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
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SB 1671 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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SB 1694 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
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SB 1745 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
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SB 1880 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
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SB 1881 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
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SB 1912 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Referred to Health & Human Services |
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SB 1987 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and to deaf or hard of hearing driver training for peace officers; authorizing a fee. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
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SB 1999 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to day activity and health services facilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
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SJR 1 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
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SJR 21 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
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SJR 28 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
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SJR 40 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
Senate: Finance
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Referred to Finance |
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SJR 46 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. |
Senate: Finance
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Referred to Finance |
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SJR 57 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and extending the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its temporary location in this state may remain located in this state before forfeiting the right to the exemption. |
Senate: Finance
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Referred to Finance |
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HB 33 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
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Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 97 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
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Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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See remarks for effective date |
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HB 113 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
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Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
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HB 168 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts; providing clarification of existing authority with regard to the imposition or use of certain assessments, fees, or taxes; providing authority to change a fee or repeal a tax. |
House: Natural Resources
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Laid on the table subject to call |
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HB 194 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
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Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 214 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
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Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HB 220 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
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Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 368 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
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Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HB 406 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
|
Considered in Calendars |
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|
HB 431 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to reconsideration of parole eligibility for certain inmates convicted of injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective immediately |
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HB 489 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to rights and responsibilities of persons with disabilities, including with respect to the use of service animals that provide assistance to those persons; providing penalties. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
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|
HB 512 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates for release on medically recommended intensive supervision. |
House: Corrections
|
Left pending in committee |
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|
HB 590 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to determining a child's eligibility for a school district's special education program on the basis of a visual impairment. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 614 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
|
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
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|
HB 617 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
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|
HB 672 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
|
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools primarily serving students with disabilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
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HB 673 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
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Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
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HB 709 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to ad valorem tax payments and refunds. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
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HB 732 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
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Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and minor children of disabled veterans and members of the armed forces who die on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
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|
HB 767 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to preventing the fraudulent issuance and use of disabled parking placards; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Transportation
|
Considered in Calendars |
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|
HB 856 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
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HB 862 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Susan
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Relating to the transfer of the limitation on school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to a subsequent homestead of that person. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
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|
HB 875 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation of school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
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|
HB 908 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the assessment of an elderly or disabled person's psychological status for purposes of an emergency order authorizing protective services. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
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|
HB 913 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to licensing and regulation of certain facilities providing personal care to persons who are elderly or disabled. |
House: Human Services
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Referred to Human Services |
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|
HB 931 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.
|
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
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|
HB 959 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and the preference given for goods and services purchased by state agencies; providing penalties. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform |
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|
HB 1005 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry
|
Relating to the certification of day habilitation services providers for individuals with intellectual disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
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|
HB 1008 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
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Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1059 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
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|
HB 1098 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
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|
HB 1110 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
|
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
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|
HB 1123 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
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|
HB 1138 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to the evaluation and instruction of public school students with visual impairments. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 1162 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1175 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 1217 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1234 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
|
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate convicted of reckless injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person for release to mandatory supervision. |
House: Corrections
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1236 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
|
Relating to prohibiting deferred adjudication community supervision for defendants charged with felony offenses committed against children or elderly or disabled individuals. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
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|
HB 1368 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
|
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1371 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the meaning of "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is disabled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1545 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to a study regarding the use of certain public transportation services by persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 1760 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the provision of services to certain individuals with developmental disabilities by a state supported living center. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1820 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1839 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Wu, Gene
|
Relating to the registration of certain voters at a polling place and related procedures. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 1853 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
|
Relating to a behavior improvement plan or a behavior intervention plan adopted for certain students with an individualized education program. |
House: Public Education
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 1947 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the criteria for commitment or detention of a person with mental illness. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
HB 1958 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
|
Relating to voting by voters unable to enter a polling place. |
House: Elections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2009 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 2056 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Allen, Alma
|
Relating to representation of a person in a special education impartial due process hearing. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2057 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Allen, Alma
|
Relating to alternative dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with disabilities, including individualized education program facilitation. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2072 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and licensing requirements for interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a fee and changing the rate of a fee. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
HB 2080 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated; changing the amount of a fee and requiring the collection of a fee. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
|
|
HB 2155 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for coverage under the state employee group benefits program. |
House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2235 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2276 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to notice of services and programs, including residential services, available for persons with intellectual disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 2323 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
|
Relating to the extension of an emergency order for protective services for certain persons who are elderly or have disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 2374 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
|
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; creating an offense; providing penalties. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 2437 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 2562 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to an annual report on the Public Assistance Reporting Information System. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2564 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission using money from the fund for veterans' assistance for entities that provide home-based health care services to veterans in certain rural counties. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 2673 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
|
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2675 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
|
Relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain taxing units. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2683 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to employment in certain consumer-directed services and by certain facilities and to the nurse aide registry and the employee misconduct registry. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
|
|
HB 2721 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 2847 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the composition of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and certain contract requirements for political subdivisions of this state. |
House: Human Services
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 2901 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to a credit against ad valorem taxes imposed on certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2979 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3017 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to determination of the amount of certain child support obligations. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 3251 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to the assessment of the long-term care needs of certain persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a resource allocation system for certain Medicaid program services provided to those persons. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3312 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3527 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to the criteria and requirements for the closure, consolidation, or consolidation plan of state supported living centers. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3528 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3545 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3586 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Strama, Mark
|
Relating to the creation of the Accessible Learning Materials Council. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 3628 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to reasonable workplace accommodation for employees with certain disabilities. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
|
|
HB 3656 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to court authorization of elective surgery for certain persons with disabilities. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 3723 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to participation by certain students with disabilities in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by a school district. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HCR 197 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Authorizing a proposed interim agreement between the parties of a lawsuit regarding individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions residing in or at risk of being admitted to nursing facilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HJR 21 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HJR 24 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
|
|
HJR 28 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 56 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 72 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HJR 82 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature under certain limitations to specify the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 88 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to define "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is disabled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 119 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain political subdivisions. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 127 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against ad valorem taxes imposed on qualifying real property used to provide housing to persons with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HR 2005 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Recognizing the importance of postsecondary education for persons with intellectual disabilities. |
House: Rules & Resolutions
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
SB 7 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
SB 10 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
SB 32 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities committed to state supported living centers. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 37 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs. |
Senate: Education
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 38 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to determining a child's eligibility for a school district's special education program on the basis of a visual impairment. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
SB 39 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to the evaluation and instruction of public school students with visual impairments. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 45 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to the provision of employment assistance and supported employment to certain Medicaid waiver program participants. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 49 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to transitional living assistance and appropriate care settings for children with disabilities who reside in general residential operations. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 50 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the Children's Policy Council, including the composition of the council. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 52 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 57 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term care services and supports. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 115 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
|
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities. |
Senate: Education
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 116 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
SB 128 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to criminal history record information concerning certain applicants and clients of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 152 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the protection and care of persons who are elderly or disabled or who are children. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 465 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
Senate: Finance
|
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments |
|
|
SB 486 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
|
|
SB 489 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 512 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Frullo, John
|
Relating to the specialized telecommunications assistance program. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 530 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Orr, Rob | et. al.
|
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 542 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
|
Relating to alternative dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with disabilities, including individualized education program facilitation. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 647 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 709 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
|
Relating to representation of a person in a special education impartial due process hearing. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 710 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to professional development institutes regarding education of students with disabilities to serve as a resource for public school teachers and paraprofessionals. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
|
|
SB 750 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 899 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to determination of the amount of certain child support obligations. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
|
|
SB 902 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
SB 914 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bennett
|
Relating to a behavior improvement plan or a behavioral intervention plan adopted for certain students with an individualized education program. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 982 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
|
|
SB 991 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 1045 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1060 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 1061 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to parking privileges of disabled veterans on the property of institutions of higher education. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1112 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1115 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
|
Relating to reporting, standards, restrictions, and requirements regarding public school disciplinary actions. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
SB 1159 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
|
Relating to higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1226 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
|
Relating to the establishment of an employment-first policy and task force to promote competitive employment opportunities that provide a living wage for individuals with disabilities. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1236 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
|
Relating to the extension of an emergency order for protective services for certain persons who are elderly or have disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1457 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Frullo, John
|
Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 1525 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
|
Relating to including disability awareness training in risk management programs required for members and advisors of student organizations at postsecondary educational institutions. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1576 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to a study and report of issues affecting persons with disabilities at state agencies and postsecondary educational institutions. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
|
|
SB 1594 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the criteria for commitment of a person with mental illness. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1693 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the management of federal and state funds for the Texas Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, and other programs directed toward the accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, children, senior citizens, users of public transportation, and persons of all ages and abilities on separate facilities and in conjunction with motorists on street and highway corridors, hereafter the "All-Ages, Active, Safe, and Economical Transportation in Texas (AASETT)" program. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
SB 1706 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to mental health in juvenile cases. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 1737 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
|
SJR 30 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature under certain limitations to specify the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
Senate: Finance
|
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments |
|
|
SJR 32 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SR 1030 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Recognizing the importance of postsecondary education for persons with intellectual disabilities. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
SB 8 |
83-1 (2013) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities. |
|
Filed |
|
|
SCR 2 |
83-1 (2013) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Authorizing a proposed interim agreement between the parties of a lawsuit regarding individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions residing in or at risk of being admitted to nursing facilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Signed by the Governor |
|
|
HCR 17 |
83-2 (2013) |
Author: King, Susan
|
Directing the State Preservation Board to conduct a study on improving access to the State Capitol building for persons with mobility impairments. |
|
Filed |
|
|
SB 12 |
83-2 (2013) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities. |
|
Filed |
|
|
SB 18 |
83-3 (2013) |
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities. |
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
HB 56 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 95 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 223 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Strama, Mark
|
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 283 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the wheelchair accessibility of new or renovated park playgrounds to children with disabilities. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 288 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while using certain motor vehicles. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 313 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 329 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 339 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
|
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 357 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 385 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Menendez, Jose
|
Relating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
HB 445 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran or surviving spouse to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 461 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 469 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
|
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran for the tax year in which the veteran qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 472 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 486 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the application of certain disability payments in connection with a claim for child support arrearages. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 526 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 576 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 657 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lewis, Tryon
|
Relating to honorary license plates for certain disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 692 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to high school graduation requirements for a student who is unable to participate in physical activity due to disability or illness. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 725 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported |
|
|
HB 732 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hopson, Chuck
|
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $30,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 755 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Cook, Byron
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for coverage under the state employee group benefits program. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 781 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 833 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the principal residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 888 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses owned by disabled veterans for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 1021 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 1096 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to considering ownership interests of certain disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 1104 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Paxton, Ken
|
Relating to the phasing out of ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly persons by 2021. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1148 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption for certain disabled veterans from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a personal identification certificate. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 1160 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Eissler, Rob
|
Relating to certification to teach public school students who have visual impairments. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1335 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to certain resources available to teachers of a public school student with a disability under the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1416 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to the authority of the Childress County Hospital District to provide facilities and services for persons who are elderly or disabled; providing authority to issue bonds and notes. |
House: County Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 1462 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to the inclusion of professional staff who educate students with disabilities on district-level and campus-level planning and decision-making committees. |
House: Public Education
|
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars |
|
|
HB 1473 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Scott, Connie
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to creating the offense of altering a disabled parking placard. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 1481 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 1493 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to the duration of the interagency task force on ensuring appropriate care settings for persons with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 1543 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly or disabled person to receive a limitation of school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1544 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
|
Relating to the design of specialty license plates issued to members and former members of the United States armed forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
|
|
HB 1601 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Placed on intent calendar |
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HB 1683 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Placed on intent calendar |
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HB 1837 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hartnett, Will
|
Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
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HB 1851 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and the preference given for goods and services purchased by state agencies; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
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HB 1859 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to the applicability of architectural barrier standards. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
No action taken in committee |
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|
HB 2016 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to the operation of certain rapid transit authorities, including the power to repeal the local sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services and the use of revenue from the tax. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
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HB 2041 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Menendez, Jose
|
Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2064 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
|
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on public transportation services for people with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2080 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to certification of a person as eligible for disabled parking privileges. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2109 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to agency action concerning assisted living facilities, including regulation of inappropriate placement of residents at facilities; providing a penalty. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2171 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Torres, Raul
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the employment of persons with a disability or veterans of the United States armed forces. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
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HB 2242 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the meaning of "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a disabled person. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2536 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission and the residential placement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 2609 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to convictions barring employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
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|
HB 2651 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 2658 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lavender, George
|
Relating to architectural barriers standards. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform |
|
|
HB 2808 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the issuance of disabled parking placards to elderly persons. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 3039 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to exempting from ad valorem taxation certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 3064 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
|
Relating to preventing the fraudulent issuance and use of disabled parking placards; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3197 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to creating a pilot program to implement the culture change model of care at certain state supported living centers. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3206 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to treatment of identity theft as a form of exploitation of an elderly or disabled person. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3265 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Miller, Sid
|
Relating to the assisted administration of medications for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
|
|
HB 3315 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to an adjustment of the limitations on school district, county, municipal, and junior college district ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 3488 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
|
Relating to the requirements for demonstrating eligibility for an ad valorem tax exemption for the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
HB 3562 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3611 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki
|
Relating to the administration of medication for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
HB 3616 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to designating October as Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 3629 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Shelton, Mark
|
Relating to abolishing the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and transferring its powers and duties to the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Department of State Health Services. |
House: Human Services
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 3763 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Marquez, Marisa
|
Relating to the release of inmates in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or other forms of supervised release. |
House: Corrections
|
Referred to Corrections |
|
|
HJR 21 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 23 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 40 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 47 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 48 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
HJR 52 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 68 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hopson, Chuck
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $30,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 72 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 76 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a totally disabled veteran or the principal residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 101 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a disabled person to receive a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 114 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to define "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a disabled person. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 139 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to revise the ad valorem tax limitations on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses to take into account certain residence homestead exemptions. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HR 1348 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Straus, Joe
|
Expressing the importance of pedestrian safety and driver awareness and welcoming the Alamo Council of the Blind to the Capitol. |
House: Rules & Resolutions
|
Withdrawn from calendar |
|
|
HR 1660 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Straus, Joe
|
Expressing the importance of pedestrian safety and driver awareness and welcoming the American Council of the Blind to the Capitol. |
House: Rules & Resolutions
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
SB 26 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 35 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
SB 37 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to the duration of the interagency task force on ensuring appropriate care settings for persons with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 54 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
|
Relating to certification to teach public school students who have visual impairments. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 75 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of, and certain other persons at, facilities and agencies licensed by the Department of Aging and Disability Services; providing criminal penalties. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 87 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to professional development institutes regarding education of students with disabilities to serve as a resource for public school teachers and paraprofessionals. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
|
|
SB 157 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
|
|
SB 201 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran for the tax year in which the veteran qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/12 |
|
|
SB 220 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment of prospective wards for, and the provision of, guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 221 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
|
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 222 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
|
Relating to access to certain long-term care services and supports under the medical assistance program. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 223 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
|
Relating to certain facilities and care providers, including providers under the state Medicaid program; providing penalties. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 357 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the principal residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 415 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities committed to state supported living centers. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 426 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the liability of and payment of legal fees for court-appointed trustees of certain facilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 516 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
SB 536 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the use of certain discipline management practices or behavior management techniques by peace officers employed or commissioned by school districts. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 540 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
|
Relating to a study of the fiscal impact of adjusting the amount of the ad valorem tax exemption to which disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of disabled veterans and certain members of the armed forces are entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 614 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission and the residential placement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 628 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to the authority of the Childress County Hospital District to provide facilities and services for persons who are elderly or disabled; providing authority to issue bonds and notes. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 774 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from the payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 778 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to the inclusion of professional staff who educate students with disabilities on district-level and campus-level planning and decision-making committees. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 806 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 831 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
|
Relating to considering ownership interests of certain disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 963 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to certification of a person as eligible for disabled parking privileges. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
SB 964 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 1016 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the use of a checklist during the investigation of abuse or neglect at nursing homes and related institutions. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1181 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to the delivery of Medicaid services through a managed care model in certain counties and to certain recipient populations. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SB 1196 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
|
Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 1297 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to creating the offense of altering a disabled parking placard. |
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
|
|
SB 1328 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to optional dispute resolution methods regarding educational services for students with a disability, including individualized education program facilitation. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 1380 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to designating October as Disability History and Awareness Month. |
Senate: Administration
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 1452 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to unannounced on-site surveys of Home and Community-based Services provider homes. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1503 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to procedures regarding certain criminal defendants who are or may be persons with mental illness or mental retardation. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
|
|
SB 1523 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
SB 1817 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the Children's Policy Council, including the transfer of the duties and activities of the consortium that oversees the Texas Integrated Funding Initiative to the Children's Policy Council. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1857 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
|
Relating to the administration of medication for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1883 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the factors to be considered by the Board of Pardons and Paroles in establishing parole guidelines. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SJR 14 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
|
|
SJR 21 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 37 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 16 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
|
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 62 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 67 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to a medical assistance buy-in program for children with certain developmental disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 87 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
|
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 155 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to access to rivers and riverbeds for individuals with physical disabilities. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 165 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
|
Relating to a career ladder for interveners who provide services under the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program. |
House: Human Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 166 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
|
Relating to providing home- and community-based support services under the Medicaid program to persons who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 216 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the regulation of certain boarding home facilities and assisted living facilities; providing penalties. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
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HB 236 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the procedures to obtain an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for motor vehicles driven by persons who have orthopedic handicaps. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
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HB 268 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 316 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Raymond, Richard
|
Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 349 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Strama, Mark
|
Relating to placement of public school students with certain disabilities in juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 355 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
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|
HB 400 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the dismissal of a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a space designated specifically for persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
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|
HB 408 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran or surviving spouse to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
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HB 419 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in a city election that is not held jointly with an election in which a federal office appears on the ballot. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
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|
HB 442 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Edwards, Al
|
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 597 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the admissibility in certain proceedings of certain hearsay statements made by a young child or disabled individual. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Subcommittee members named |
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|
HB 668 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
|
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $30,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 703 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to fall prevention awareness. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 716 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie
|
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 725 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
|
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 731 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
|
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 742 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
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|
HB 748 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the provision of services to certain individuals with developmental disabilities by a state school or state center. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 785 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to employment services for persons with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 802 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services program. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 828 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students with disabilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 841 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons, or persons with special medical needs. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
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|
HB 849 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
|
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 939 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the application of certain disability payments in connection with a claim for child support arrearages. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 965 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 970 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Postponed |
|
|
HB 971 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the wheelchair accessibility of new or renovated park playgrounds to children with disabilities. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism |
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|
HB 978 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the employment rights of certain individuals with disabilities. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 1008 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Moody, Joseph | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1050 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Madden, Jerry
|
Relating to placement of public school students with certain disabilities in disciplinary alternative education programs and juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 1055 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
|
Relating to the procedure for submitting certain plans and specifications of buildings or facilities for the purpose of eliminating architectural barriers encountered by persons with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 1129 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim
|
Relating to the authority of a hospital district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of disabled or elderly persons and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1132 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim
|
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1154 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim
|
Relating to participation in public high school graduation ceremonies by certain students with disabilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 1155 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim
|
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1163 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to the registration and operation on a public roadway of an all-terrain vehicle by a disabled person. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 1186 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Homer, Mark
|
Relating to the transfer or discharge of certain residents in certain assisted living facilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1213 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the promulgation by the commissioner of the General Land Office of rules authorizing the use on a public beach of a golf cart for the transportation of a person with a physical disability. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1236 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Menendez, Jose
|
Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way to a disabled or visually impaired pedestrian. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 1343 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to blind and disabled pedestrians and failure of the operator of a motor vehicle to yield the right-of-way. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 1454 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the establishment of a volunteer-supported decision-making advocate pilot program for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and persons with other cognitive disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1561 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
|
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 1589 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Rose, Patrick
|
Relating to the creation of a strategic plan to reform long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1590 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
|
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
HB 1805 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the use of laser sighting devices by hunters who have certain documented disabilities. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1897 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Oliveira, Rene
|
Relating to transportation services provided to aged or disabled clients of certain programs and facilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2020 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
|
Relating to parking privileges for veterans with disabilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 2248 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
|
Relating to an emergency management plan for certain health care facilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
|
|
HB 2303 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the scope of services of and the persons who may be provided services by a community center. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2465 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to taking a deposition of an elderly or disabled victim of or witness to an offense. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 2478 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Olivo, Dora
|
Relating to discipline for certain conduct of a student enrolled in a school district special education program. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 2559 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the powers and duties of and benefits available under the Employees Retirement System of Texas and to a chronic disease prevention and wellness pilot program administered by the system and the Department of State Health Services for department employees. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 2728 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Howard, Charlie
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Aging and Disability Services to the Veterans' Land Board. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2794 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Homer, Mark
|
Relating to the requirements for accessibility to voting equipment by persons with disabilities in certain elections. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 2817 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Madden, Jerry
|
Relating to discipline of a public school student with a disability whose continued presence in the classroom threatens others. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2984 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
|
Relating to child support arrearages and a counterclaim or offset based on certain disability payments. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 3036 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Olivo, Dora
|
Relating to certain rights under a school district code of conduct of a student with disabilities and the student's parent. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 3095 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Harless, Patricia
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the use of a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 3112 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the referral of an elderly or disabled person to the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the determination by that agency of the need for a guardianship for that person. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 3139 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 3153 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce |
|
|
HB 3173 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Allen, Alma
|
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
|
|
HB 3232 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, John
|
Relating to the establishment of a service conversion opportunity grant program. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
HB 3260 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to delivery of certain services through consumer direction to elderly persons and persons with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 3263 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a home- and community-based services workforce council. |
House: Human Services
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
|
|
HB 3507 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
|
Relating to specialized license plates and parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
|
|
HB 3593 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the issuance of license plates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 3614 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3684 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie
|
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a disabled person. |
House: Public Safety
|
Referred to Public Safety |
|
|
HB 3716 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: King, Susan
|
Relating to an annual report regarding the death of certain individuals with developmental disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3737 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to criminal history checks for employees of, and applicants for employment at, special care facilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 3824 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Leibowitz, David
|
Relating to certain grants provided under the In-Home and Family Support Services Program. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3872 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Gattis, Dan
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the qualifications to be a veterans county service officer. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3958 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Cook, Byron
|
Relating to the administrative personnel, human resources, and payroll functions of state schools for persons with mental retardation. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 3988 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of disabled veteran license plates to surviving disabled spouses and of certain military license plates to the surviving spouses of military servicemembers who die while on active duty. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
|
|
HB 4017 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a self-determination pilot program by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 4192 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to medical assistance for certain children with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 4211 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Christian, Wayne
|
Relating to parking placard applications by persons with a mobility problem caused by an impairment of vision. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 4271 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
|
Relating to regulation of facilities providing certain types of care. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 4308 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the placement of certain persons with mental retardation. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 4349 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to certification of a person as eligible for disabled parking privileges. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 4553 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to special textbooks for the education of blind and visually impaired students in public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 4555 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to determining a student's eligibility for a school district's special education program on the basis of the student's visual impairment. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 4557 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to the review and adoption cycle for public school textbooks. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 4666 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Raymond, Richard
|
Relating to professional development institutes for public school teachers and paraprofessionals regarding education of students with disabilities. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 4688 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation who reside in a state developmental center. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 4692 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Olivo, Dora
|
Relating to the deferred collection of taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled individual. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
HCR 280 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Otto, John
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3613. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
|
|
HJR 11 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Leibowitz, David
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 18 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 41 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hopson, Chuck
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 45 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 57 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a hospital district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of disabled or elderly persons and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 25 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the duration of the interagency task force on ensuring appropriate care settings for persons with disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 35 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to mortality review for certain individuals who are developmentally disabled. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 37 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
|
Relating to providing home-based and community-based support services under the Medicaid program to persons who are deaf-blind with multiple disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 40 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to surveys of certain premises at which home and community-based services providers provide services. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
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SB 50 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services pilot program. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Referred to Health & Human Services |
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SB 52 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
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Relating to the penalties for the illegal use of a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities and to the unauthorized use of a disabled parking placard. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
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SB 63 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
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Relating to a career ladder for interveners who provide services under the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
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SB 67 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
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Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of certain facilities and agencies serving children, the elderly, or persons who are disabled; providing criminal penalties. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
No action taken in committee |
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SB 100 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard
|
Relating to professional development institutes regarding education of students with disabilities to serve as a resource for public school teachers and paraprofessionals. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
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SB 183 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
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Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities. |
Senate: Education
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Left pending in committee |
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SB 187 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to a Medicaid buy-in program for certain children with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
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SB 192 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
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SB 277 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
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Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
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SB 469 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Kino | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Point of order sustained |
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SB 630 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
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SB 647 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to blind and disabled pedestrians and failure of the operator of a motor vehicle to yield the right-of-way. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
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Referred to Criminal Justice |
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SB 672 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to considering ownership interests of certain disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
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SB 793 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to certification of a person as eligible for disabled parking privileges. |
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Left pending in committee |
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SB 804 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the use of golf carts on beaches. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
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SB 1060 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a strategic plan to reform long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
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SB 1125 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
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SB 1144 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the establishment of a volunteer-supported decision-making advocate pilot program for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and persons with other cognitive disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
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SB 1150 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
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SB 1159 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to continuing the exemption on the same property for the surviving spouse or children of such a veteran, and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. |
Senate: Finance
|
Co-author authorized |
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SB 1239 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal |
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SB 1268 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to continuing the exemption on the same property for the surviving spouse of such a veteran, and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
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SB 1367 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
|
Relating to parking placard or specialty license plate applications by persons with a mobility problem caused by an impairment of vision. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
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SB 1395 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
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|
SB 1404 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
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SB 1484 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to delivery of certain services through consumer direction to elderly persons and persons with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1487 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the statewide plan for delivery of services to public school students with disabilities and resources for teachers of public school students with special health needs. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
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|
SB 1488 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students with disabilities. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
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|
SB 1489 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
|
Relating to optional dispute resolution methods for school districts and parents of students seeking or receiving special education services. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars |
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SB 1514 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
|
Relating to child support arrearages and a credit based on certain disability payments. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
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|
SB 1569 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
|
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal |
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|
SB 1577 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapiro, Florence
|
Relating to excused absences from public school attendance for a student diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to attend a health care appointment. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Left pending in committee |
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SB 1741 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to emergency management. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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SB 1781 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the establishment of a wellness grant program for individuals with disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
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|
SB 1850 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to the establishment of a home- and community-based services workforce council. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Economic Development
|
Record vote |
|
|
SB 1852 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
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|
SB 1984 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Tracy
|
Relating to certification of a person in certain counties as eligible for disabled parking privileges. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 2044 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
|
Relating to the inclusion of professional staff who educate students with disabilities on district-level and campus-level planning and decision-making committees. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
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|
SB 2067 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Veasey, Marc
|
Relating to access to precinct conventions by the elderly and persons with physical disabilities. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
SB 2082 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to determining a student's eligibility for a school district's special education program on the basis of the student's visual impairment. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
SB 2114 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to studying the costs and benefits of a pilot program for employment and community integration services for adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 2249 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to a certification program for teachers of students with visual impairments. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
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|
SCR 45 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Granting certain current and former residents of Texas state schools and state centers who have been injured as a result of their residency in those facilities, and the guardians or family members of those current and former residents, permission to sue the State of Texas and the Department of Aging and Disability Services. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Jurisprudence |
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|
SJR 33 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the principal place of residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property. |
Senate: Finance
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SJR 34 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
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|
SR 301 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Commending the agencies and organizations dedicated to helping persons with disabilities achieve independence. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HB 5 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on adoption of const. amendment |
|
|
HB 74 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 88 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Branch, Dan
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the evacuation and sheltering of service animals and household pets in a disaster. |
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 169 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Raymond, Richard
|
Relating to mandatory kindergarten attendance in public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 283 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Brown, Betty
|
Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons with disabilities by employees at certain facilities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
HB 308 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the use of laser sighting devices by hunters who are legally blind. |
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 340 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Leibowitz, David
|
Relating to the creation by the Texas Residential Construction Commission of a list of builders who provide certain types of building services. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
