HB 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 53 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 107 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for a violation of an emergency management plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to judicial review of certain orders issued to address a declared state of disaster, declared public health disaster, or ordered public health emergency or to prevent the spread of a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to governmental authority to require a person to wear a face mask or covering or other personal protective equipment during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 189 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to in-person visitation with hospital patients during certain periods of disaster.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals
HB 195 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to provisions and plans by public schools to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities or impairments during a mandatory school drill or a disaster or emergency situation.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 558 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for each state military facility.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Interim Studies | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 570 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Interim Studies | Water--General
HB 578 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the adoption of a comprehensive plan to protect oil and gas infrastructure in this state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the protection of certain water facilities from catastrophes.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 588 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Safety
HB 795 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Utilities--Electric
HB 911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the authority of the legislature, courts, the governor, and other state and local officials regarding declared states of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 973 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 1023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the regulation of laboratory developed tests during a federally declared public health emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General
HB 1047 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the submission of certain reports to the legislature by the governor regarding a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature
HB 1078 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | LIGHTING | SIGNS
HB 1109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of an emergency power source to residents of certain public housing facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Housing--Disabled Persons | Utilities--Electric
HB 1110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the reimbursement of residents of public housing authorities for certain losses resulting from a disaster.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Housing--Finance
HB 1173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a tenant's right to terminate a residential lease following certain outages of essential utilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General
HB 1384 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to a restriction on total charges charged for certain extensions of consumer credit that are facilitated by credit access businesses and entered into by consumers residing in disaster areas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | Financial--Savings & Loans
HB 1412 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
HB 1446 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to procedures governing declared disasters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1491 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to authority to suspend the entry of persons from designated places.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 1588 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment; authorizing a surcharge.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1722 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the establishment of the oil and gas infrastructure security division within the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1724 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the submission of personal contact information by certain local government officials to the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local health departments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General
HB 1726 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2009 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to measures for school safety in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 2032 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools provide emergency response mapping data to local law enforcement agencies.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 2033 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation and use of the electricity supply chain map.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to training requirements for public school teachers under the school's multihazard emergency operations plan.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 2128 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the charging of exorbitant or excessive prices for natural gas during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2140 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the enforcement by the attorney general of rules adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas requiring gas supply chain facility operators to implement measures to prepare to operate during a weather emergency.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2301 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Utilities--Electric
HB 2362 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of the governor and the legislature with respect to certain declared states of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature
HB 2416 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Property Interests--Trusts | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 2491 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the temporary use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system for a school district located in a disaster area.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2517 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the confidentiality of eviction case information for evictions related to a disaster declared by the governor.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SUPREME COURT
HB 2524 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2569 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to notice of planned and unplanned service interruptions provided to ERCOT by certain electric generation service providers.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2606 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to powers and duties of navigation districts and the boards of trustees of municipal port facilities.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 2654 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2683 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the use of dyed diesel fuel to operate a motor vehicle during and for a limited period following certain disasters.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--Fuel Storage | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2684 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of oversize or overweight permits for vehicles transporting agricultural commodities during or preceding a disaster.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Agriculture | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2706 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Manufactured Housing | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2738 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to certain indefinite quantity contracts entered into by the General Land Office in the event of a natural disaster.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Purchasing--State
HB 2796 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the postponement of the delinquency date for a payment of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit if the office of the collector for the taxing unit is closed on the delinquency date.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Holidays | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to state and local government disaster preparedness.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELESS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2880 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the administration of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2894 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the construction of a bridge crossing Laguna Madre.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Highways | KLEBERG COUNTY | NUECES COUNTY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2973 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to facilities and construction machinery used to respond to power outages.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2989 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3013 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, ShelbySponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to exempting certain contracts from procurement notice requirements.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3047 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding grid resilience and emergency response in electric power generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3066 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the emergency food assistance program administered by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | Human Relations | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3095 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the operation of load management programs by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3097 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in an emergency.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO
HB 3178 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to preparation for and response to weather emergencies that affect certain natural gas facilities; increasing the amount of civil and administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3193 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the information relied on by certain agencies for purposes of rules involving estimates of the intensity, duration, and frequency of rainfall in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3196 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to prompt payment deadlines for health benefit plan claims affected by a catastrophic event.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3206 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the maximum allowable cost of certain items eligible for a sales and use tax exemption for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
HB 3222 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to eligibility for a loan under the disaster recovery loan program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LOANS
HB 3223 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the management of a declared state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
HB 3244 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain infrastructure during a weather emergency; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al.
Relating to emergency response management training for certain administrators and security personnel at public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3257 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the confidentiality of certain biosecurity and other sensitive information shared with the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Safety
HB 3261 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to preventing the loss of benefits by certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service during a declared disaster.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3326 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the development of an extreme weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FLOODS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3333 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to eligibility for coverage by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan in certain areas.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Property & Casualty | TEXAS FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION
HB 3336 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property and single-family rental property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3608 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3796 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the establishment of a task force to analyze the provision of financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund for the improvement of artificial drainage systems in certain coastal and border regions.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ARTIFICIAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS TASK FORCE | BORDER | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EL PASO, CITY OF | FLOODS | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3935 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the governor's authority during the recovery period following a state of disaster declaration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3941 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to municipally owned utility reports on infrastructure improvement and maintenance.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3955 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a requirement that a public hearing be held on a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4099 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the payment of gas customer rate relief charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to service provided to residential customers by certain gas utilities during weather emergencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4261 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of the residence homesteads of military veterans, individuals who are disabled or 65 years of age or older, and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4273 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to transportation procedures for certain end stage renal disease facility patients during a declared disaster.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 4408 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of a strategic fuel reserve program in this state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4440 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to state and local government responses to a pandemic disaster, including the establishment of the Pandemic Disaster Legislative Oversight Committee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS PANDEMIC RESPONSE ACT
HB 4507 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to prosecute the deceptive trade practice of price gouging during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 4590 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 4609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas A&M Forest Service of the potential effects of wildfires in this state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Agriculture | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Interim Studies | Parks & Wildlife--General | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | Water--General
HB 4621 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the authority to cancel certain elections on a measure.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Administration | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
HB 4647 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to programs to provide assistance for certain electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4730 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4742 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 4793 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4832 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the reliability of the ERCOT power grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4882 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, Mano
Relating to a review by a local law enforcement agency of a school district's multihazard emergency operations plan.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS
HB 4895 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 5060 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, explosives, and combustibles during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 5145 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to flood control planning contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 5284 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to emergency response protocols and safety and security audits developed by the Texas School Safety Center and Health and Human Services Commission for day-care centers.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HJR 121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the reliability of the ERCOT power grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 52 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the right of state hospital patients to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
SB 96 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a requirement that a public hearing be held on a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 97 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the scope and publication of certain actions by the governor during a state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | INTERNET
SB 98 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the renewal of a declared state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature
SB 99 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of the governor and the legislature regarding renewal of certain declared states of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's authority during the recovery period following a state of disaster declaration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the provision of electricity service in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 309 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 prevention and treatment information provided to individuals receiving a COVID-19 viral test.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 310 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 327 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to exempting certain emergency preparation items from the sales and use tax for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
SB 330 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 401 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to prices charged by a medical staffing services agency during certain designated public health disaster periods; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
SB 479 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 724 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
SB 738 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to law enforcement radio interoperability and training.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | Safety
SB 866 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools provide emergency response mapping data to local law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 941 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | LIGHTING | SIGNS
SB 1019 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1043 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1075 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to facilities and construction machinery used to respond to power outages.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1104 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the legislature's authority to terminate a declared state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature
SB 1181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to certain indefinite quantity contracts entered into by the General Land Office in the event of a natural disaster.
Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Purchasing--State
SB 1202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Utilities--Electric
SB 1217 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1251 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1266 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 1286 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Johnson, Ann
Relating to prompt payment deadlines for health benefit plan claims affected by a catastrophic event.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1393 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, MayesSponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to eligibility for coverage by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan in certain areas.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Property & Casualty | TEXAS FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
SB 1394 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in an emergency.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO
SB 1437 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY POWERS BOARD | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1454 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to powers and duties of navigation districts and the boards of trustees of municipal port facilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 1501 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the payment of gas customer rate relief charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1519 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to electric utility weather emergency preparedness.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1589 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Safety
SB 1632 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a review by a local law enforcement agency of a school district's multihazard emergency operations plan.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS
SB 1819 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1833 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the maximum allowable cost of certain items eligible for a sales and use tax exemption for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
SB 1874 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the operation of certain infrastructure during a weather emergency; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1943 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1983 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 2036 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain biosecurity and other sensitive information shared with the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Safety
SB 2070 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the funding of projects by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to promote the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2131 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the treatment of a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage as a new improvement for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2133 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to emergency planning for the transportation of certain end stage renal disease facility patients during a declared disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 2182 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the provision of financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund for certain projects.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2183 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the establishment of a task force to analyze the provision of financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund for the improvement of artificial drainage systems in certain coastal and border regions.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ARTIFICIAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS TASK FORCE | BORDER | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EL PASO, CITY OF | FLOODS | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to file price gouging lawsuits in a declared emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 2262 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district with a certain student attendance rate.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2383 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2406 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Manuel, Christian
Relating to the authority of hospitals in certain counties to drill a water well for the purpose of producing water for use in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO | Hospitals | JEFFERSON COUNTY | NECHES RIVER | Water--General
SB 2471 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 2503 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the use of money in the Texas infrastructure resiliency fund to finance projects related to natural disaster relief.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2550 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the line of vegetation following a meteorological event.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER
SJR 58 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
SJR 71 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SJR 80 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 88 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 14 88-1 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the authority to suspend entry into this state of certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMIGRATION LAW | TEXAS TITLE 42 ACT
HB 25 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the postponement of the delinquency date for a payment of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit if the office of the collector for the taxing unit is closed on the delinquency date.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Holidays | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 28 88-1 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property and single-family rental property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional state aid for certain school districts impacted by compression, an increase in the amount of certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 11 88-2 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the authority to suspend entry into this state of certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMIGRATION LAW | TEXAS TITLE 42 ACT
HB 17 88-2 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to a limit on municipal and county expenditures.
Filed
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 30 88-2 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property and single-family rental property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 11 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the procedure following the apprehension of an undocumented individual by the Department of Public Safety for illegal entry into this state from Mexico during certain declared disasters; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 22 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the authority to suspend entry into this state of certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMIGRATION LAW | IMMUNIZATIONS | TEXAS TITLE 42 ACT
HB 75 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 85 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 87 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 119 88-3 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 145 88-3 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during certain declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 147 88-3 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an agriculture disaster relief grant program; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 165 88-3 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of the governor to order the state and political subdivisions of the state to refrain from supporting the enforcement of federal tax law if the federal government denies or fails to timely respond to certain requests for aid.
Filed
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Taxation--General
HB 183 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, courts, the governor, and other state and local officials regarding declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 40 88-3 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Safety | Taxation--School District
SB 62 88-3 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 32 88-4 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the authority to suspend entry into this state of certain persons.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | TEXAS TITLE 42 ACT | TRAVEL
HB 33 88-4 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the authority of the legislature, courts, the governor, and other state and local officials regarding declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 54 88-4 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the procedure following the apprehension of an undocumented individual by the Department of Public Safety for illegal entry into this state from Mexico during certain declared disasters; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 95 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during certain declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 112 88-4 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
SB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Safety | Taxation--School District
HB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | TEXAS PANDEMIC RESPONSE ACT
HB 7 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the computation of the replenishment ratio used to determine an employer's unemployment compensation contribution tax rate.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Unemployment
HB 11 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the preparedness for extreme weather emergencies of facilities that provide electricity service; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 12 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system and to notice to elected officials of a widespread power, water, or natural gas outage or emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 13 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Disaster Reliability Council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENERGY DISASTER RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 14 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Security and Mapping Committee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 89 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
HB 311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the declaration and length of a state of disaster or public health disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 431 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the regulation of property and casualty insurance rates in certain areas after a disaster declaration.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 515 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
HB 522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
HB 525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Religion
HB 594 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 598 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the fees charged by a third-party food delivery service to a food service establishment; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD
HB 629 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 637 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 655 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 665 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to an emergency rule adopted by a state agency during certain periods of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | LIGHTING
HB 711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to performance standards for certain aboveground storage tanks.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STORAGE TANKS
HB 729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a licensing authority from taking disciplinary action against certain license holders for violating an emergency management plan or a rule, order, or ordinance issued under the plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of certain public officials who restrict or prohibit regular business operations under a declaration of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 906 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a prohibition on orders issued during a declared state of disaster that distinguish between essential and nonessential services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
HB 988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
| BOATS & BOATING | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of climate change in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION ACT | TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION
HB 1137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to limiting the assessment of certain fees and taxes during a declared state of disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--State
HB 1192 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the administration of public school assessment instruments and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which the operations of the district or campus are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster and the requirement to use those assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation of a public school student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 1211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program during a declared state of disaster.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1354 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to members of the clergy who are employed or voluntarily enter inpatient health care facilities to minister during a state of disaster, emergency, or epidemic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1367 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | GULF OF MEXICO | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SPECIAL TAX CODE BOARD | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to judicial review of certain orders regarding a declared state of disaster or public health disaster or issued to prevent the spread of a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of emergency health resources by the state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 1421 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to charging exorbitant or excessive prices for certain agricultural goods during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD
HB 1487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Religion
HB 1498 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1500 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
HB 1510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain electricity service providers to major weather-related events or other natural disasters; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM RESTORATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1532 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a temporary abatement of evictions of residential tenants during a pandemic.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of the governor and the legislature with respect to certain declared states of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature
HB 1589 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 1626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the use of credit scoring information by an insurer during and after a disaster.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| CREDIT SCORING | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1656 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to certain orders, proclamations, and regulations issued in response to a disaster by the governor or the presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 1690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious freedoms and religious institutions during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 1798 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the effect of a disaster declaration on the ad valorem tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district and the appraised value of certain property in the taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1826 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the charging of exorbitant or excessive prices for disinfectant cleaning supplies or personal protective equipment during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1860 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TELECONFERENCING | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the protection of pregnancy resource centers as essential businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 1922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a state plan for responding to pandemics.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 1923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report by a public institution of higher education on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ERCOT power outages.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 1965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a state of disaster declared by the governor because of COVID-19.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1983 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to statewide preparedness and long-term recovery strategies for certain issues arising from a pandemic or other disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
HB 1985 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a temporary waiver of certain unemployment benefit eligibility conditions during a public health disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1992 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
HB 2016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2096 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to an assessment of certain public health data reporting systems and implementation of public health data reporting requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2097 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to government authority to require a person to wear a mask or personal protective equipment during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 2098 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses for violating an emergency management plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 2151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
HB 2166 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Water--General
HB 2196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to state emergency management during a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2208 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or recipient of disaster recovery assistance.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation with hospital patients during certain periods of disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to providing automatic tax relief to certain parties affected by an emergency order, proclamation, or regulation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Taxation--General
HB 2249 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
HB 2270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to a state plan for responding to pandemics.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 2324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a designated essential caregiver for residents of certain long-term care facilities during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 2325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
HB 2331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to procedures governing declared disasters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Department of Public Safety for certain persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State
HB 2369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the shutdown during a weather-related disaster of facilities that have reported emissions events to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 2409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of requirements for removing a person's license from inactive status during a state of disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing gas or electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of gas pipeline facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2526 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding grid resilience and emergency response in electric power generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a highly contagious communicable disease health and safety plan prepared by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TASK FORCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
HB 2548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the inspection of municipal buildings during a declared disaster.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 2565 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates during a public health emergency.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 2580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including procedures during a declared disaster and the use of videoconferencing technology to conduct administrative hearings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a full-time, on-site property manager or security guard at certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Housing--General
HB 2599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ownership and use of mobile batteries to restore electric service after a natural disaster in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Fuel Storage | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2620 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the treatment of wineries during a state of disaster or emergency.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | WINE & WINERIES
HB 2624 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to a restriction on total charges charged for certain extensions of consumer credit that are facilitated by credit access businesses and entered into by consumers residing in disaster areas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | Financial--Savings & Loans
HB 2642 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the prioritization for the delivery of electric utility services in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by municipal housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Aging | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 2643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the development of a plan for the provision of food and water in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | Housing--General
HB 2644 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of an emergency power source to residents of certain public housing facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Housing--Disabled Persons | Utilities--Electric
HB 2662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Unemployment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Meetings | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prevention of power blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2696 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to eligibility for a loan under the disaster recovery loan program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | LOANS
HB 2699 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the acceptance of a provisional ballot after a natural disaster.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2720 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a Type A economic development corporation to provide grants and loans to small businesses during a declared state of disaster.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 2729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation of an immediate family member or religious counsel with seriously ill or dying hospital patients and facility residents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion
HB 2732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to strategic communication between the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2771 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the prices of fruits and vegetables during a declared disaster; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | NUTRITION
HB 2774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the reimbursement of residents of public housing authorities for certain losses resulting from a disaster.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Housing--Finance | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the safety of aboveground storage tanks.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | STORAGE TANKS | Water--General
HB 2782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to businesses' civil liability for COVID-19 exposure.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 2797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices charged by freestanding emergency medical care facilities during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 2802 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the administration of public school assessment instruments and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for public schools in a school year in which public school operations are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster and the requirement to use those assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation of a public school student.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2812 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2829 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to restaurants and certain alcoholic beverage permittees, including the rates of certain taxes imposed on items sold by those establishments and the applicability to those establishments of certain orders issued in response to a disaster or emergency; temporarily decreasing the rate of the state sales tax on certain items; temporarily decreasing the rate of the mixed beverage sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | RESTAURANTS | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Sales
HB 2892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishment of the Texas Emergency Alert Management System (TEAMS).
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2897 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 2942 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to investigations and actions by district or county attorneys in connection with the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 2979 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to backup power supply requirements for certain critical facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2985 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the temporary relocation of a residential child-care facility during a declared state of disaster.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 3016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of a provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure or Penal Code during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 3036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a temporary abatement of evictions for failure to pay rent during and after a disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the failures of electricity providers during the February 2021 winter storm.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3166 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during and after a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Utilities--Electric
HB 3168 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of gas pipeline facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3183 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the cold weather preparedness of gas wells and pipeline facilities; authorizing a penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3191 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting or limiting certain charges during a public health disaster in connection with delivery services provided by retailers participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3207 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to preventing the loss of benefits by certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service during a declared disaster.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3226 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for essential workers.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE
HB 3247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the alteration of voting standards, practices, or procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to meetings held by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3266 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to personal contact information submitted by certain local officials to the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local health departments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--General
HB 3277 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for each state military installation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 3308 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the formation of special districts for the purpose of storm mitigation and resiliency, energy, water, and indoor air utilizing private funding sources; providing thereto the ability of specific entities to use conduit financing; and establishing specific consumer protection provisions for residential property owners related to the program.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | Environment--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STORM MITIGATION AND RESILIENCY FINANCING ACT | Water--Development
HB 3330 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the charging of higher prices by retail electric providers during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric
HB 3364 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to business entities.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 3371 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency operations and weatherization plans prepared by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the effect of a disaster on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3407 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Division of Emergency Management maintain climate-controlled warehouses to store personal protective equipment for rapid delivery in a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Purchasing--State
HB 3417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Manufactured Housing
HB 3422 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 3460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide direct financial assistance to certain residents of this state who were affected by the winter disaster of 2021.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Human Services--Direct Assistance | PROVIDING ONGOING WATER AND ENERGY RESOURCES (POWER) TO TEXAS CONSUMERS ACT | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3490 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an owner of residential rental property on which a tenant has defaulted on the obligation to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to limiting the assessment of certain fees during declared states of disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor
HB 3501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to limiting the assessment of certain fees and taxes during declared states of disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor
HB 3518 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to an annual report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 3543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to bill payment assistance for certain utility bills after a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 3548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 3550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding an application for or the award of disaster recovery funds under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records
HB 3562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the creation of the Texas Public Health Crisis and Pandemic Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS AND PANDEMIC COUNCIL, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to disaster preparedness education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3587 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the processing of applications for a license to carry a handgun during a state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SENATE, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3623 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the eligibility of certain health care providers for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder arising from events in the course of employment during a public health disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of natural gas and electric services in this state.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3659 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or other disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS
HB 3663 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain information regarding a business that applies for state or federal disaster recovery funds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records
HB 3668 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the administration of assessment instruments in public schools, eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation, and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which the operations of the district or campus are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3694 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the appraised value of certain rapidly appreciating residence homesteads in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3708 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Small Business Disaster Recovery Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
HB 3711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to including medically fragile individuals in the Texas Division of Emergency Management's emergency assistance registry for wellness checks during certain emergencies.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3722 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to training materials for contact tracers and case investigators for public health disasters and other public health emergencies.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the regulation of funeral service practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to outreach campaigns conducted by the Department of State Health Services during certain public health disasters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to liability of health care providers for certain claims arising during a disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3748 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to liability of health care providers for certain claims arising during a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the provision of electric service during extreme weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to renewal of a state of disaster declared to address a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature
HB 3781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a prohibition on executive orders issued during a declared state of disaster that prohibit a business or category of businesses from operating.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3783 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the penalty for violating certain executive orders, proclamations, or regulations issued by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 3784 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the penalty for a violation of an emergency management plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 3785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the governor's authority to suspend regulatory statutes, orders, and rules during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Electric Grid Security and Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General
HB 3816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the resignation of a public school teacher employed under a term contract.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3901 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to prohibited restrictions on occupancy capacity for places of worship.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 3929 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the loss of benefits of and the payment of certain employer contributions for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to waive penalties and interest on delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed on property located in a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to requiring an emergency operation plan for continued treatment of patients in an end stage renal disease facility in the event of a disaster and the prioritization of power restoration for those facilities during certain disasters.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
HB 3967 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to county authority to prohibit or restrict the sale of fireworks.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Safety--Fireworks
HB 3998 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a political subdivision's authority to deny or limit access to dying members of an individual's family.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Political Subdivisions
HB 4009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the inclusion of emergency shelter planning in local and interjurisdictional emergency management plans.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Political Subdivisions | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
HB 4011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the hardening of certain utility facilities to maintain essential services during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--General
HB 4059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a tenant's right to terminate a residential lease following certain outages of essential utilities.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General
HB 4067 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the small business assistance disaster recovery program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4085 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to certain meetings of a commissioners court during a disaster or emergency.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 4104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to a student's right to vacate and avoid liability under a residential lease following certain declared disasters.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 4105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain essential employees for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the retention of state sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INTERNET | Taxation--Sales
HB 4125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 4126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to clarifying that natural gas and electricity are necessities during a declared disaster under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--Fuel Storage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Utilities--Electric
HB 4154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the administration of public school assessment instruments and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which in-person attendance at the district is disrupted as a result of a declared disaster and the requirement to use those assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation of a public school student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 4155 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans
HB 4197 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 4215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans
HB 4222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the oil and gas infrastructure security division within the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4223 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a comprehensive plan to protect oil and gas infrastructure in this state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 4224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--Fuel Storage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric
HB 4227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual natural gas industry overview produced by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding a plan to protect water treatment facilities from catastrophe.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 4230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4257 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the trauma-informed care policy for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4264 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring the implementation of electric utilities' emergency operations plans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4268 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the cold weather preparedness of gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to reporting requirements by the Texas Education Agency and certain school districts and open-enrollment charter schools regarding student attendance during a declared disaster.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems
HB 4294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government through joint entities.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AUDITOR, STATE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Open Meetings | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | TELECONFERENCING | TRAVEL | UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4301 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4303 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district due to a disaster that disrupts in-person attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 4382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school employee who is ordered to isolate due to exposure to or testing positive for certain diseases.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | SICK LEAVE
HB 4393 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to disaster relief and recovery.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Unemployment | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS RESCUE PLAN | Utilities--Electric | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to bill payment assistance for certain utility bills after a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4444 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the authority of counties to prohibit evictions during a declaration of disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 4450 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to training on emergency management for members of the emergency management council and state emergency response commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4458 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to educational options to deal with the impact of statewide school disruptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 4465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants and federal disaster relief funds available to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and regional education service centers to provide services to students after a disaster in the state of Texas.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 4482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY POWERS BOARD | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to financing certain costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | Utilities--Electric
HB 4497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to changing the date of an election during a declared disaster.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Governor
HB 4512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to set wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4517 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to disaster mitigation for critical infrastructure sectors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF
HB 4548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of oversize or overweight permits for vehicles transporting agricultural commodities during or preceding a disaster.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
HB 4557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to customer disclaimers by billing utilities and the creation of a statewide alert system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency planning requirements for certain independent senior living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 4559 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the load shed protocols within the ERCOT power region; authorizing a study.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4561 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to money used in and the continuation of the system benefit fund
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HJR 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the governor from regulating alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, or combustibles by order or proclamation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Weapons
HJR 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain powers of the governor in issuing orders or proclamations and specifying the powers of the legislature in special sessions called following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 46 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to convene the legislature in special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 60 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 90 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary limitation on the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property located in a political subdivision any part of which is located in an area that at any time during the preceding tax year was declared a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the water infrastructure resiliency fund and the critical infrastructure resiliency fund to assist in the financing of certain infrastructure projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HJR 110 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain long-term care facilities to designate an essential caregiver who is provided meaningful access to the resident during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to review and terminate an order issued by the governor during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to convene into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of certain state agency rules adopted in response to a threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HJR 157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 2085 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENERGY DISASTER RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SIGNS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS
SB 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
SB 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 25 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
SB 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
SB 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a report by a school authority of a communicable disease during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to performance standards for certain aboveground storage tanks.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STORAGE TANKS
SB 165 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Fierro, Art
Relating to an exception to dropped course limitations at public institutions of higher education for courses dropped during a disaster that results in a bar or limit on in-person course attendance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TELEMEDICINE
SB 239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the provision of educational materials regarding disease prevention during a disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 257 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school employee who tests positive for certain diseases.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 264 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Research Consortium to Cure Infectious Diseases (TRANSCEND); authorizing the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | RESEARCH CONSORTIUM TO CURE INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TEXAS | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 267 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
SB 328 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | LIGHTING
SB 329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 367 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the requirements for an application for a permit to drill an oil or gas well at a site adjacent to a well blowout site.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House passage as amended reported
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Air | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 379 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 386 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to development corporation projects to support businesses and retain jobs during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Finance | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 422 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY POWERS BOARD | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 435 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a state plan for responding to pandemics.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the establishment of a personal protective equipment reserve advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 438 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
SB 462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for transporting meals and instructional materials to students during a declared disaster.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | NUTRITION | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 469 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a temporary waiver of certain unemployment benefit eligibility conditions during a public health disaster.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to an emergency rule adopted by a state agency during certain periods of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 547 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
SB 572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation of religious counselors with certain health care facility patients and residents during a public health emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion
SB 678 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the small business disaster recovery loan program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--Trusts | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 680 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to clarifying electricity as a necessity during a declared disaster under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric
SB 689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to waive penalties and interest on delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed on property located in a disaster area.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | AUDITOR, STATE | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TELECONFERENCING | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area or emergency area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the reporting on infrastructure and maintenance by electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric
SB 809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to health care institution reporting of federal money received for the coronavirus disease public health emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the winterization and emergency preparedness for electric utilities, power generation companies, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 863 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the temporary relocation of a residential child-care facility during a declared state of disaster.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a power outage alert system and a study on a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 877 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the inspection of municipal buildings during a declared disaster.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BUILDING INSPECTORS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 966 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to legislative oversight during a public health disaster or public health emergency, including the establishment of a legislative public health oversight board.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEALTH OVERSIGHT BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Legislature | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reporting procedures for and information concerning public health disasters and to certain public health studies; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | INTERNET | OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response, including the operation of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TASK FORCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
SB 985 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to reports by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 995 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER REINVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING BOARD | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to measures to mitigate the effects of a disaster on public schools, including personal leave provided for certain public school employees, the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations and promotion or graduation criteria, the calculation of average daily attendance for the 2020-2021 school year, and a study on methods to reduce truancy rates.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
SB 1025 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the computation of the replenishment ratio used to determine an employer's unemployment compensation tax rate.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Unemployment
SB 1192 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of businesses that hold a winery permit during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WINE & WINERIES
SB 1203 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to business entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 1225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for certain state military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
SB 1236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibited suspension of laws governing elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Governor
SB 1250 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to a reliability assessment of the ERCOT power grid and certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1307 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the waiver of work search requirements under the supplemental nutrition assistance program during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1336 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 1343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to certain meetings of a commissioners court during a disaster or emergency.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of a hospital to drill a water well for the purpose of producing water for use in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Hospitals | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
SB 1392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the authority to limit or prohibit medical procedures during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--General
SB 1396 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to end stage renal disease center response to natural and manmade disasters and other emergency conditions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 1427 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the applicability of the temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1428 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the applicability of the exemptions in the event of a disaster from certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1438 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the effect of a disaster on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to operation of the Texas small and rural community success fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank as successor to the Texas leverage fund program and to creation of the micro-business disaster recovery loan guarantee program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | RURAL | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 1484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to certain Department of State Health Services procurements for communicable disease data collection and investigations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDITOR, STATE | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of information regarding COVID-19 prevention and treatment to individuals receiving a COVID-19 viral test.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | Weapons
SB 1522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district on the basis of a calamity.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 1580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses and to the duty of electric utility market participants to pay certain amounts owed.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric
SB 1592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to powers and duties of governmental entities during a public health disaster; providing civil penalties.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General
SB 1606 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 1614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to requiring emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--Fuel Storage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Utilities--Electric
SB 1616 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to powers and duties of governmental entities during a public health disaster; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 1625 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for end stage renal disease facilities regarding treatment provided during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 1673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1675 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to procedures for early voting by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Governor | Political Subdivisions
SB 1683 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the use of the school safety allotment for a school district's disaster or pandemic preparation and response.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to rates charged for wholesale or retail electric service; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1750 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to extreme weather preparedness of critical electric and natural gas infrastructure; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the protection of public health in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain utilities to major weather-related events or natural disasters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM RESTORATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants available to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to provide services to students after a disaster in the state of Texas; an adjustment to prevent generational educational decline under the public school finance system; and ensure maintenance of effort.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GIFTS & DONATIONS
SB 1788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of emergency health resources by the state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 1843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the weather preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1849 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a model suicide prevention policy, the incorporation of suicide prevention and intervention strategies in a crisis plan or disaster plan of certain state agencies, access to suicide death information maintained by the Department of State Health Services, and the establishment of the Texas Violent Death Reporting System.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 1856 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to certain vocational nursing students providing services during a declared state of disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 1876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to emergency planning for the continued treatment and safety of end stage renal disease facility patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
SB 1880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the renewal of local disaster declarations.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
SB 1904 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the extension of deadlines for filing or paying state taxes for persons adversely affected by a disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 1950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address extraordinary costs and expenses resulting from Winter Storm Uri.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Courts--Appellate | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric
SB 1956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to in-person visitation with hospital patients during certain periods of disaster.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Hospitals | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
SB 2019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, with the assistance of the Railroad Commission of Texas, to take action to ensure that natural gas is available to supply power generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2038 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices and fees charged by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities, including prices and fees charged during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 2075 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the charging of higher prices by retail electric providers during a declared disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric
SB 2076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prevention of and response to blackout conditions in the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2080 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the requirements of entities that receive state funds
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2090 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to issue anticipation notes and other obligations in the event of certain emergencies.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | DEBT | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
SB 2201 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans
SB 2231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SCR 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 968.
Signed by the Governor
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Corrective
SJR 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Texas Research Consortium to Cure Infectious Diseases (TRANSCEND) and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund collaborative research on and development of infectious disease treatments and cures for humans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | RESEARCH CONSORTIUM TO CURE INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology
SJR 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Filed with the Secretary of State
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SJR 23 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SJR 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster, including an epidemic or pandemic.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 45 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
SJR 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to review and terminate an order issued by the governor during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 3.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 71 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--General
HB 99 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 131 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to set wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during a state of disaster.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 136 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Water--General
HB 145 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 173 87-1 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 233 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a biennial report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 236 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 247 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to demand response programs.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 271 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
Filed
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 273 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 279 87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 25 87-1 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedures for early voting by mail or voting by mail.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Governor | Political Subdivisions
SB 28 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
HB 32 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--General
HB 66 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to demand response programs.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 84 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 103 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 128 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to government authority to require a person to wear a mask or personal protective equipment during a disaster.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--General | Safety
HB 144 87-2 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to changing the date of an election during a declared disaster.
Filed
| City Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--General
HB 159 87-2 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain executive orders affecting public schools.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
HB 162 87-2 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 169 87-2 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the acceptance of a provisional ballot after a natural disaster.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 184 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to excused absences from public school caused by circumstances arising out of a statewide or local disaster.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts
HB 189 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 201 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a biennial report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 202 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 203 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to requiring public schools to offer a virtual learning option during a disaster.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 228 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 237 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings in certain schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 245 87-2 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school teacher who must isolate due to exposure to or testing positive for certain diseases.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | SICK LEAVE
SB 28 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 95 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
| City Government--Finance | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
HB 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 31 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 58 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to demand response programs.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 92 87-3 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school teacher who must isolate due to exposure to or testing positive for certain diseases.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 114 87-3 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district on the basis of a calamity.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 154 87-3 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to weatherization of certain natural gas facilities.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 23 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 33 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
HB 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to debris management and other disaster recovery efforts.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
HB 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to disaster relief and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disaster preparation for state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 13 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Finances--Appropriations | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Safety
HB 62 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to certain meetings of a commissioners court during a disaster or emergency.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 91 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General
HB 137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to reports by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality about dams that have certain hazard classifications.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER REINVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING BOARD | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 351 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to emergency management for cyber attacks against this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GRID SECURITY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Electric
HB 470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster and reimbursement of a taxing unit for refunds the taxing unit pays to taxpayers as a result of the exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 500 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to reimbursement for disaster remediation costs of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a temporary limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 668 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the regulation of property and casualty insurance rates in certain areas after a disaster declaration.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 768 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 928 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of climate change in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Governor | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION ACT | TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION
HB 990 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the effects of the construction of a border wall on storm drainage and other environmental matters in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas require the installation and use of subsurface safety valves on oil and gas wells drilled in certain areas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 1152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Consumer Protection | County Government--Finance | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1177 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Weapons
HB 1256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access by certain persons to a first responder's immunization history.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 1296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of a disaster case management system by the General Land Office.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring the comptroller of public accounts to establish and maintain a political subdivision disaster expenditure database.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
HB 1307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of a disaster case management system by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to mobile Internet service access in an area subject to a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INTERNET
HB 1451 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for disaster response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to repairs to be completed by telecommunications utility providers during a state declared disaster.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1579 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the definition of first responder for immunization purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Military & Veterans
HB 1626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to an emergency services coordinator for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 1800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the Texas resilience infrastructure fund; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds; making an appropriation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1842 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1898 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to windstorm and hail insurance coverage issued by the FAIR Plan Association in catastrophe areas.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Property & Casualty | TEXAS FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 1917 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the liability of volunteer certified veterinary assistants, licensed veterinary technicians, or veterinarians who provide medical assistance to an injured animal in certain situations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | VETERINARIANS
HB 1932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of catastrophic debris management in county emergency management programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1980 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Health--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2006 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to locations, terms, sessions, and procedures for conducting court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | SUPREME COURT
HB 2203 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to public awareness of utility payment assistance programs and consumer rights during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the disaster recovery loan program; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2305 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a work group on enhancing the training and credentialing of emergency management personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the information necessary to appropriately title certain flood damaged vehicles that have been repaired with federal financial assistance.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | FLOODS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to evidence of ownership of temporary housing provided by a government agency in response to a natural disaster or other declared emergency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Manufactured Housing | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TRAILERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2320 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to services provided during and following a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2330 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study of an intake system and state case management system for state and federal disaster assistance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2337 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the development of a contract template and contracting guidance for debris removal and monitoring contracts of political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Congress | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | UNMANNED AIRCRAFT STUDY GROUP
HB 2345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FLOODS | Interim Studies | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the treatment of a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage as a new improvement for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to a debris management plan and training.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 2637 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to supreme court orders for conducting court proceedings during a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | SUPREME COURT
HB 2638 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to locations for conducting certain court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 2708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2856 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 2912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Aeronautics | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems
HB 2918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
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
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3022 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3070 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to grants for emergency assistance under the rural volunteer fire department assistance program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | RURAL | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 3073 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a joint interim study regarding the spreading of risk and costs related to certain natural disasters across the state by property and casualty insurance companies.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3175 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for disaster recovery funds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3271 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the removal of certain alcoholic beverages that become unfit for consumption after a natural disaster.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 3365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the civil liability of certain persons providing disaster assistance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 3367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the creation of a business advisory council on disaster recovery and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISASTER RECOVERY & MITIGATION | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to conduct a limited-scope review of an appraisal district located in an area declared by the governor to be a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to an appropriation of money from the emergency radio infrastructure account for the planning, development, and provision of an interoperable statewide emergency radio infrastructure.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | RADIO | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to information and outreach regarding hurricane preparedness and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to indefinite quantity contracts for the provision of certain services to declared disaster areas following a natural disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the creation of a wet debris study group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
HB 3584 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the emergency management training of certain officials.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | INTERNET | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a report of projects requiring federal funding as a result of a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3615 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to a task force to expedite permitting and funding following certain disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a task force on faith-based programs that provide assistance during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | FAITH-BASED DISASTER RESPONSE, TASK FORCE ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to premium rates for policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions and establishing reporting requirements.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an appropriation of money to the General Land Office from the economic stabilization fund for certain disaster recovery and flood mitigation projects.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3751 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to legal counsel provided by the attorney general to a political subdivision subject to a declared state of disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
HB 3758 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of the governing board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to amend a qualified allocation plan in response to a natural or man-made disaster.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General
HB 3895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 4043 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a temporary exemption from the requirements regarding voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds a taxing unit's rollback tax rate following a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 4046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to providing information and communication regarding and during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 4060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a program administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to provide grants to promote pipeline emergency preparedness; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4067 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a wet debris work group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
HB 4279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DISASTER MITIGATION, RECOVERY, RESPONSE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4350 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to public safety answering points operated by emergency communications districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to prescribed burning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
HB 4433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster and to provide for reimbursement of a political subdivision by the state for refunds the political subdivision pays to taxpayers as a result of the exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas resilience infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of resilience projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 81 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HJR 142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HR 2109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Urging Congress to pass legislation to consolidate funding for FEMA temporary housing programs and HUD long-term housing programs into a single Disaster Housing Response and Recovery Block Grant.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WORK GROUP | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Environment--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
SB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 8 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | FLOODS | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to locations, terms, sessions, and procedures for conducting court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | SUPREME COURT
SB 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GRID SECURITY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Electric
SB 185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure requirements regarding certain oil or gas well accidents.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the maximum permitted rate of interest, sum of fees, and other amounts due during a natural disaster declaration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General
SB 201 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 220 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a feasibility study and report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding the use of United States Postal Service employees, resources, and assets during a declared disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | POSTAL SERVICE, U.S.
SB 285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to information, outreach, and other actions regarding hurricane preparedness and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to disaster recovery.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Housing--Finance | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to indefinite quantity contracts for the provision of certain services to declared disaster areas following a natural disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 396 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | FLOODS | STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to funding of certain flood-related projects by the Texas Water Development Board and the reporting and administration of certain flood-related projects by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE FLOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to legal counsel provided by the attorney general to a political subdivision subject to a declared state of disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
SB 428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to a study of using a single intake form for state and federal disaster assistance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
SB 443 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the period for which a property owner may receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for property that is rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 475 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 506 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Weapons
SB 515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the effects of the construction of a border wall on storm drainage and other environmental matters in this state.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the period for which a property owner may receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for property that is rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the designation of an emergency management planner by state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the reporting of information about the use of federal money for flood research, planning, and mitigation projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | FLOODS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 594 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of a business advisory council on disaster recovery and mitigation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISASTER RECOVERY & MITIGATION | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 595 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to an annual audit by the state auditor regarding certain community development block grant disaster recovery program money.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 660 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the calculation for purposes of recapture under the public school finance system of the taxable value of property of a school district affected by a disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | VOLUNTEERS
SB 799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to emergency management and disaster recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
SB 812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to requiring training for certain emergency management coordinators.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to county contracts for emergency management consulting services; requiring a license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
SB 964 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services performed as a volunteer during a disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs
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
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of a work group to study local restrictions that impede disaster recovery efforts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the suspension of certain local laws and property regulations by the governor during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 985 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to contract management standards and information for contracts related to emergency management.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to promoting the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 1059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the deposit of certain money to the disaster contingency fund for the purpose of paying costs associated with Hurricane Harvey.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1210 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the removal, destruction, and disposal of certain alcoholic beverages that become unfit for consumption after a natural disaster.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 1322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1505 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to designating the Texas Division of Emergency Management as the state liaison to the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1575 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to governmental immunity for and adjudication of claims arising from a local governmental entity's disaster recovery contract.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 1643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 1673 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist certain counties with employing or contracting for a qualified emergency management coordinator.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 1772 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1891 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 1952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to emergency management for cyber attacks against this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adjudication of emergency evacuation discrimination complaints by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to relief from local matching funds requirements for certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS
SB 2295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the provision of educational materials regarding disease prevention during a disaster.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 2334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Safety
SB 2357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to issues affecting counties and other political subdivisions of the state.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
SB 2437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | DISASTER MITIGATION, RECOVERY, RESPONSE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Flood Plan Implementation Fund to assist in the financing of certain flood-related projects and the transfer to that fund of money from the economic stabilization fund.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE FLOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 75 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SR 816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact legislation to consolidate disaster recovery housing funding into a single Disaster Housing Response and Recovery Block Grant.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 513 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1598 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of the disaster identification system for a state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | LIGHTING
HB 1816 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the operation of medical supply transport vehicles during a declared state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Highways
HB 2241 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the treatment of a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage as a new improvement for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2938 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the Sienna Plantation Levee Improvement District of Fort Bend County, Texas.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FORT BEND COUNTY | SIENNA PLANTATION LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
HB 3584 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a temporary limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3780 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a state secondary Internet website domain name server.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 3906 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the declaration of a local state of disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
HB 4263 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the consideration of increased climate variability in the state hazard mitigation plan.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 4266 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the consideration of increased climate variability in the state hazard mitigation plan.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HJR 108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 351 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a feasibility study and report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding the use of United States Postal Service employees, resources, and assets during a declared disaster.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | POSTAL SERVICE, U.S.
SB 717 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the operation of medical supply transport vehicles during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Highways
SB 972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1228 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the approval by a property owners' association of repairs to residential property after a weather-related or naturally occurring event.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
SB 1272 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to an annual proclamation related to hurricane preparedness.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1673 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to natural disaster housing recovery.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Housing--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 1897 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the declaration of a local state of disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
SB 2078 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the duties of school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas School Safety Center regarding multihazard emergency operations plans and other school safety measures.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 261 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a temporary limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 331 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HJR 40 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of energy critical infrastructure.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | ELECTROMAGNETIC THREAT PREPAREDNESS TASK FORCE | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 120 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Division of Emergency Management for certain division personnel.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 252 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the punishment of certain sexual offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 365 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rates of certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1116 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1360 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from registration fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| COAST GUARD, UNITED STATES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1557 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to creation of a search and rescue task force in each disaster field response region.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | SEARCH & RESCUE TASK FORCE
HB 1666 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1832 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the requirements for and confidentiality of state agency continuity of operations plans.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--General | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1957 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the definition of urban transit district.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Finance | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1970 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster identification system for a state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | LIGHTING
HB 1971 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the requirements and protocols for the use of nighttime triage equipment by emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1995 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the authority to modify an ad valorem tax abatement agreement to extend the abatement period if a disaster prevents the property owner from complying with the agreement.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2358 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements and taxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to a disaster or emergency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTERS ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2693 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
HB 2827 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the definition of homeland security activity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 2932 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a study and report by the Bureau of Economic Geology on land shifting
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
HB 3206 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the powers, rights, and duties of the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FORT BEND COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
HB 3810 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to an alert system for notification of the release of toxic chemicals by a manufacturing facility.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Health--General
HB 3916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to water and electric utility services provided to certain federal agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 4085 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the declaration of a state of disaster and certain state operations in a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 3430 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1465.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 182 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rates of certain taxing units.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 378 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
SB 697 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the definition of urban transit district.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Finance | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 904 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to exempting emergency preparation supplies from the sales and use tax for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
SB 921 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1283 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements and taxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to a disaster or emergency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FACILITATING BUSINESS RAPID RESPONSE TO STATE DECLARED DISASTERS ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to natural disaster housing recovery.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Housing--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 1465 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to creating limited purpose disaster declaration authority for the governor and a search and rescue task force in each disaster field response region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
SB 1787 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to an alert system for notification of the release of toxic chemicals by a manufacturing facility.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Health--General
SR 1057 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1465.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 403 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability of certain certified municipal inspectors for services rendered during an emergency or disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BUILDING INSPECTORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 444 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 487 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in man-made or natural disasters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 562 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the suspension of toll collection during a declared state of disaster; suspending tolls.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the registration of volunteer health practitioners and the services of volunteer health practitioners during disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | UNIFORM EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS ACT | VETERINARIANS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 762 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to restrictions on disaster remediation contracts following a locally declared disaster.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 835 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | WATER DAMAGE
HB 1401 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1520 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to designation of certain vehicles of the Texas Division of Emergency Management as authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1864 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2102 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governor to suspend requirements applicable to motor carriers during certain emergencies; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2164 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the delegation of authority by the governing body of a political subdivision during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
HB 2271 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to an annual hurricane damage mitigation week.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | Taxation--Sales
HB 2352 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to catastrophe preparedness in the seacoast territories of this state; authorizing assessments, surcharges, and fees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2741 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by counties and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
| ADVERTISING | County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | TRAILERS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2751 83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Labor--General
HB 3096 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to an exemption from the use of an emergency notification system by certain public service providers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 3178 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 3261 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the establishment of the disaster identification system for a state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3429 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of fireworks during a drought and under a declaration of local disaster.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BRAZOS COUNTY | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS FOREST SERVICE
HB 3430 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the requirements and protocols for the use of nighttime triage equipment by emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General
HB 3801 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a search and rescue task force
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEARCH & RESCUE TASK FORCE
HB 3842 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to an exemption from sales and use tax for certain property purchased using money from the community development block grant disaster recovery program and used to repair or reconstruct a real property improvement damaged by a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
HJR 148 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HR 987 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Requesting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency amend its financial threshold criteria for providing disaster aid to allow assistance to communities whose average property value is lower than the applicable local county or city average.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 19 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to certain residential and other structures and mitigation of loss to those structures resulting from natural catastrophes; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Consumer Protection | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT | ROOFING CONTRACTORS | ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD | Taxation--Sales | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 171 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to study the use by state agencies of a uniform application form following disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 184 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 194 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to ingress and egress for access by emergency vehicles and for use during evacuations in certain new residential subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 223 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to designation of certain vehicles of the Texas Division of Emergency Management as authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
SB 784 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to exempting emergency preparation supplies from the sales and use tax for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
SB 835 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1120 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a residential tenant's lease obligation after the loss of the leased premises resulting from a natural disaster.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/14
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 1121 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to coverage for certain architectural engineering services under certain insurance policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1267 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Labor--General
SB 1405 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in man-made or natural disasters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1443 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an exemption from sales and use tax for certain property purchased using money from the community development block grant disaster recovery program and used to repair or reconstruct a real property improvement damaged by a natural disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
SB 1540 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of the disaster identification system for a state of disaster.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to pre-event disaster recovery program administration contracts in certain counties.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
| COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF OF MEXICO | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1669 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by counties and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | TRAILERS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SJR 62 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency and disaster response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SJR 8 83-1 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permissible uses of certain money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund by the legislature.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 8 83-2 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permissible uses of certain money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund by the legislature.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 614 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to allowing health care providers to provide services across state lines in catastrophic circumstances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | UNIFORM EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS ACT
HB 803 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the penalty for failure to make a timely installment payment of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 805 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the requirement that certain water service providers ensure emergency operations during an extended power outage.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1217 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a residential tenant's right to vacate a dwelling and avoid liability for rent following the declaration of a state of disaster; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1354 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain certified municipal inspectors for services rendered during an emergency or disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1711 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to disaster remediation contracts.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1750 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to lease and contract for the operation of rolling stock during certain emergencies.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1842 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prior approval of residential property insurance rates of certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
HB 1861 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on State Emergency Communications.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1911 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1986 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2035 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the temporary relocation of an alcoholic beverage distributor's or wholesaler's premises during a period of emergency and delivery of alcoholic beverages to a distributor's or wholesaler's premises.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PERMITS
HB 2040 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to critical incident stress management and crisis response services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
HB 2257 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the procurement and use of an emergency notification system by public service providers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Common Carriers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2390 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the types of information relating to emergency responses that are confidential.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Open Records
HB 2411 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a residential tenant's right to vacate a dwelling and avoid liability for rent under certain circumstances following the declaration of a state of disaster; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 2462 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Sales | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2619 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to emergency preparedness information about water facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2623 82-0 (2011)
Author: Beck, MarvaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2696 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2713 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to refinancing low-rate home loans involving natural disaster recovery funds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS | MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2818 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3060 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to arbitration of certain claims under residential property insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3324 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operations and monitoring of fusion centers in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3333 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of the governor to order the disconnection of state computer networks from the Internet.
House: Technology Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET
HB 3343 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to the disclosure of certain attorney's fees and expenses paid by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Open Records | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3349 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the extension of a declaration of a local disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Safety--Fireworks
HB 3376 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the declaration of local disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 3589 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to claim-handling deadlines in the event of certain weather-related catastrophes or natural disasters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3705 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the creation of the disaster reconstruction coordination office within the governor's office; creating the disaster contingency account.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION COORDINATION OFFICE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3738 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the designation of the Mid Valley Airport as the disaster relief headquarters for the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in subcommittee
| AIRPORTS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | RIO GRANDE VALLEY
SB 389 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to emergency preparedness during an extended power outage of a water service provider with at least 250 connections.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 432 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the penalty for failure to make a timely installment payment of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 648 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on State Emergency Communications.
Senate: Government Organization
Committee report printed and distributed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 1065 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to critical incident stress management and crisis response services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
SB 1205 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1238 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to communications by public service providers during a disaster or an emergency.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Communications & Press | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1391 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to refinancing low-rate home loans involving natural disaster recovery funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS | MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1461 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the disaster reconstruction coordination office within the governor's office; creating the disaster contingency account.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION COORDINATION OFFICE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1560 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to liability of certain local emergency management or homeland security organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1572 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the operations and monitoring of fusion centers in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO
SB 1703 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the declaration of local disaster.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
SB 1852 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the recovery and storage of vessels following natural disasters; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | BOATS & BOATING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 1889 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 6 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to appropriations for damages and disruptions suffered by state agencies and institutions of higher education caused by natural disasters and to an appropriation for disaster relief generally.
House: Appropriations
Considered in Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 441 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to an emergency power supply for convalescent and nursing homes and related institutions.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
HB 443 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternate generated power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 450 81-0 (2009)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain hurricane preparation supplies from the sales tax for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
HB 457 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management in relation to alternative electrical power for certain service stations in certain populous counties.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 632 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that retail water and utility services adopt an emergency preparedness plan for use during a local power outage; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 654 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the prices of certain consumer goods and services during a declared state of disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 727 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the closure of a public school campus that is being used as an emergency evacuation shelter.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
HB 761 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for certain property offenses committed during certain declared states of disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 848 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the designation of the Mid Valley Airport as the disaster relief headquarters for the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 911 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to adoption of a temporary program for the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | State Finances--Management & Control | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1014 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the requirement that certain retail water and sewer utility services maintain auxiliary generators for use during an extended power outage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1015 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power and to have an alternative electrical generator; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas
HB 1021 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to coverage under residential property insurance policies for certain losses incurred because of compliance with an emergency evacuation order.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1022 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a preference in state purchasing for products from disaster areas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1026 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to establishing legislative district volunteer emergency response teams.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1257 81-0 (2009)
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on certain property owned by a business entity and located in a disaster area and to the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1283 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1284 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the creation of a court record preservation fund; imposing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1287 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a requirement that the board of directors of an appraisal district develop a plan for reappraising property after a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1291 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to regulation of certain disaster remediation contractors; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1326 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a plan to replenish the food supplies of food banks or food pantries following a disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD
HB 1378 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 1463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order certain electric providers to provide power to other electric providers during a natural disaster or declared emergency.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1509 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Taxation--Sales | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1579 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a county's removal of flood water resulting from a natural disaster in certain communities.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1591 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation supplies in certain counties from the sales tax for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
HB 1671 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to mutual aid agreements for newborn screening laboratory services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1710 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to requiring certain facilities located in certain areas prone to severe weather to have an emergency preparedness plan for provision of emergency electrical power.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
HB 1828 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to information submitted to, maintained in, and released from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1831 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON HURRICANE CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE TECH
HB 1858 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to suspension of the unemployment compensation waiting period requirement during a disaster subject to a federal disaster declaration.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Considered in Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Unemployment
HB 1860 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in certain courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 1861 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the judiciary in the event of a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUPREME COURT
HB 1879 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1896 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax of boat slip rental fees charged at certain marinas severely damaged by Hurricane Ike.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| BOATS & BOATING | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
HB 1945 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the date of the general election for certain political subdivisions.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Administration | Political Subdivisions
HB 1998 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to temporary housing and emergency shelters provided by a political subdivision for disaster victims.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
HB 2041 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain items used to survive severe weather.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Taxation--Sales
HB 2152 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the designation of the South Texas International Airport at Edinburg as the disaster relief headquarters for the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDINBURG, CITY OF | Governor | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2247 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an emergency power supply for service stations, supermarkets, and pharmacies located in certain areas of the state; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General
HB 2248 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: 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
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 2298 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2362 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to an electronic diagnostic database for rural physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2383 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain retail water and sewer utility services maintain service during an extended power outage.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2448 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to reducing the amount paid to purchase attendance credits by certain school districts in disaster areas.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2450 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration of programs by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in response to or in preparation for a natural disaster.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2457 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the duty of the General Land Office to clean, maintain, and clear debris from a public beach affected by a declared disaster.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE
HB 2487 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, funding, and operation of the Texas natural disaster catastrophe fund and the disaster preparedness and mitigation grant council.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| COUNTY FINANCIAL DATA ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & MITIGATION GRANT COUNCIL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | TEXAS NATURAL DISASTER CATASTROPHE FUND ACT
HB 2532 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to coordinating information regarding the location of infrastructure to which the supply of electric service is critical to the public health and safety or for emergency management purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2539 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a disaster recovery insurance claims mediation program.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2540 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the establishment and operation of a disaster recovery insurance claims mediation program.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2558 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to registration for evacuation and disaster preparedness for clients of home and community support services agencies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Human Services--General | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS
HB 2615 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to a declaration of local disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
HB 2749 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to economic recovery grants for certain municipalities following public calamities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Taxation--Sales
HB 2930 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Relating to the establishment and funding of emergency medical power stations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | Hospitals | State Finances--Budget
HB 2939 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Hurricane Center for Innovative Technology at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HURRICANE CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 2951 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to appropriations to certain public junior colleges affected by Hurricane Ike.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2960 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to alternative electrical generators for certain service stations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 3168 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of a natural disaster reconstruction demonstration initiative.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General
HB 3360 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to providing an exemption from the administration of certain assessment instruments for certain public school students who are asylees or refugees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3384 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prior approval of residential property insurance rates of certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
HB 3495 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the distribution of funding for certain transportation projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3631 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to compensation of certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPENSATORY TIME | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3640 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation and alternative funding sources for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3648 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; transfer of state revenue to the Catastrophe Reserve Trust Fund for excess losses caused by natural disasters.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Property & Casualty | State Finances--Appropriations | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3667 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to allowing health care providers to provide services across state lines in catastrophic circumstances.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | UNIFORM EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS ACT
HB 3851 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the authority of the governor or a political subdivision to suspend statutory or local deadlines during a disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3854 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers of certain development corporations related to Hurricane Ike disaster relief and to the validation of certain governmental acts or proceedings of counties affected by Hurricane Ike.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3856 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the state's current and future response to disasters and to preparations for disasters; making an appropriation for the purpose of providing disaster relief.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
