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HB 3 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Sponsor: 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 |
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HB 5 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE|BROADBAND NETWORKS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND COUNCIL|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Telecommunications |
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HB 10 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Placed on intent calendar |
ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Utilities--General |
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HB 15 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas brain university research initiative. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE|BRAIN INSTITUTE OF TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN|Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Governor|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Sales|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE|UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER |UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER |
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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 106 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|Governor|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|State Officers |
|
|
HB 136 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
|
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry. |
House: Public Health
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE|Women |
|
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HB 162 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution, to the provision of services to those persons, and to the prosecution of related criminal offenses. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Jurisprudence |
CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTIONS AND PROVISIONS ACT|Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|Law Enforcement|Minors--General|PEACE OFFICERS|PROSTITUTION |
|
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HB 248 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil
|
Relating to a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Governor|Insurance--Life & Annuities|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
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HB 441 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
|
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Received from the House |
Crimes--Drugs|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Governor|MARIHUANA|PEACE OFFICERS |
|
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HB 602 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to the provision of comprehensive health care benefits coverage through a publicly funded program to be known as the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--Children's Insurance|Health--General|Health--Indigent Health Care|HEALTHY TEXAS BOARD|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEDICAID|MEDICARE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
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HB 603 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Relating to prohibiting this state from recognizing a license to carry a handgun issued by another state. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Governor|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
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HB 613 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to the election of the commissioner of education. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--General|Governor|State Officers |
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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 |
|
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HB 632 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY |
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HB 758 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws. |
House: Corrections
|
Referred to Corrections |
COMM. STUDY CERTAIN LAWS THAT RESTRICT RIGHTS OR ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONY OFFENSES|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|SUPREME COURT |
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HB 816 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Received from the House |
CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT |
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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 |
|
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HB 970 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to prosecutorial transparency. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
No action taken in committee |
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Governor |
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HB 1003 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Day Care|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PRIVATE CHILD CARE TASK FORCE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
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HB 1042 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Governor|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
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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 |
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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 |
|
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HB 1180 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Budget |
|
|
HB 1215 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
FEDERAL RELATIONS|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT |
|
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HB 1234 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campos, Liz
|
Relating to the duties of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
COVID-19|Governor|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TASK FORCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE |
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HB 1269 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Governor|LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS|Legislature|Military & Veterans |
|
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HB 1275 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
|
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues |
CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTIONS AND PROVISIONS ACT|Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|Law Enforcement|Minors--General|PEACE OFFICERS|PROSTITUTION |
|
|
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 |
|
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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 1451 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1511 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Relating to the creation of the connectivity office within the office of the governor. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Electronic Information Systems|Governor|GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 1550 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Postponed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
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 1575 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to certain provisions applicable to state agencies subject to review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: State Affairs
|
Received from the House |
Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Review Procedures |
|
|
HB 1576 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
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HB 1598 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Corrections
|
Referred to Corrections |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
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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 1758 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Krause, Matt
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Aeronautics|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Weapons |
|
|
HB 1774 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
|
Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Governor|Insurance--Health & Accident|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR |
|
|
HB 1848 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the date of the general primary election to be held in 2022. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Candidates|Elections--Primaries|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Redistricting|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 1867 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 1875 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Governor|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HB 1942 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to the adult high school charter school program. |
House: Public Education
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ADULT EDUCATION|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1950 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
|
Relating to the control and funding of law enforcement and public safety services in certain political subdivisions. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Safety |
|
|
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 2021 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to the acceptance, rejection, and uses of certain money provided by the federal government to this state. |
House: Appropriations
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL FUNDS, BOARD OF|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2045 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Aging|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Governor|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--General|Legislature|SEXUAL ORIENTATION |
|
|
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 2154 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee. |
House: House Administration
|
Referred to House Administration |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 2165 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the membership of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--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 2199 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to the establishment of the digital identity work group. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
DIGITAL IDENTITY WORK GROUP|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PASSPORTS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses |
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HB 2289 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the establishment of the State District as the seat of state government. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
AUSTIN, CITY OF|Governor|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE DISTRICT |
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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 |
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HB 2355 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for persons who are transgender. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRANSGENDER EQUALITY TASK FORCE |
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HB 2438 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Meyer, Morgan
|
Relating to a limitation on property tax rates for municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Postponed |
City Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Governor |
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HB 2467 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Price, Four
|
Relating to the governing body and executive management team of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
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HB 2479 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Pacheco, Leo
|
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
No action taken in committee |
Family--Marriage Relationship|Governor|Legislature|MARRIAGE CEREMONIES|State Officers |
|
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HB 2497 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas 1836 Project. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
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HB 2522 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 2572 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
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|
HB 2652 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Considered in Calendars |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SURFACE WATER & GROUNDWATER INTERACTION ADVISORY BOARD|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
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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 |
|
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HB 2691 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan
|
Relating to the election of commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Officers|Utilities--Electric |
|
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HB 2799 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Relating to the election of one commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--General|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
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HB 2848 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Relating to the election of commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Officers|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 2862 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
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HB 2864 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and to certain disclosures made in relation to the provision of funding for indigent defense services. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Governor|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES |
|
|
HB 2888 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Relating to the establishment of the economic inclusion and diversification task force. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC INCLUSION & DIVERSIFICATION TASK FORCE|Governor |
|
|
HB 2899 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to improve the reliability of electric service in this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Energy--General|Governor|GRID TASK FORCE, TEXAS|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2902 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to study factors contributing to disproportionate COVID-19 outcomes. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
COVID-19|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 2930 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
FEDERAL RELATIONS|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT |
|
|
HB 2937 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to the historically underutilized business task force. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Governor|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS TASK FORCE|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2978 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
|
Relating to required agreement provisions and eligibility of certain games and events for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|SIGNS|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2996 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Retirement Systems--General|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
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 3021 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
|
Relating to sales and use tax revenue of municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 3025 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to the membership and meetings of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SENATE, TEXAS|State Officers|TURMAN, JAMES A., SPEAKER|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3093 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to the name and governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3151 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
|
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that reduce the funding or personnel allocated for law enforcement agencies. |
House: State Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement |
|
|
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 3156 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to inaugural contribution limits and the disclosure of inaugural contributions and expenditures. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR |
|
|
HB 3164 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
|
Relating to student members of the board of regents of a public university system or public university. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|State Officers|STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY|TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON|UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM |
|
|
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 3257 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
COMMISSION ON ANTISEMITISM, TEXAS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Governor|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE, & ANTISEMITISM ADVISORY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Human Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 3272 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to contribution and expenditure statements filed by the inaugural committee with the Texas Ethics Commission. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR |
|
|
HB 3298 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
|
Relating to computer science and technology education, training, and curriculum. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Placed on intent calendar |
COMPUTER SCIENCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 3351 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance. |
House: Higher Education
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 3373 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
|
Relating to the certification of live music venues by and other duties of the Texas Music Office. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Arts & Humanities|Governor|MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3456 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
|
Relating to inclusion of funds received by certain educational institutions or programs in foundation school program funds for purposes of certain budget reductions. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
ADULT EDUCATION|BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Governor|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD |
|
|
HB 3473 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|Legislature|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
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 3530 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including a conforming amendment. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
AUDITOR, STATE|CALHOUN COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1|DENTON COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF DENTON & DALLAS COUNTIES, TEXAS|Governor|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.|Statutory Revision |
|
|
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 3586 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Sentencing Commission and to the collection and analysis of certain criminal sentencing information. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|SENTENCING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
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 3600 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the establishment of the commercial oyster mariculture advisory board. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
COMMERCIAL OYSTER MARICULTURE BOARD, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|MARICULTURE|OYSTERS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 3605 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Turner, John
|
Relating to the composition of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council. |
House: Public Health
|
No action taken in committee |
AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE|Governor|GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel |
|
|
HB 3638 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to the establishment of the African American studies advisory board by the State Board of Education. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 3643 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Virtual Education. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIRTUAL EDUCATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON |
|
|
HB 3649 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to a report by the attorney general regarding certain contracts for outside counsel. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Governor|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3651 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW |
|
|
HB 3681 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to limitations on claims for warrants for payments of certain deficiencies. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Governor|Legislature|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HB 3707 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to funding for special education in public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 3730 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study workforce shortages and care practices in assisted living facilities and nursing facilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Nursing Homes|WORKFORCE SHORTAGES & CARE PRACTICES IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES & NURSING FACILITIES, TASK FORCE |
|
|
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 3782 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
|
Relating to governmental authority to close private and public schools. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|Minors--Health & Safety|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
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 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 3832 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
City Government--Annexation|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
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HB 3878 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Energy--Conservation|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Labor--Workforce Development|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|Utilities--General |
|
|
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 3932 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Military & Veterans|SENATE, TEXAS |
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HB 3938 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Governor|INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3959 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas youth livestock show grant program. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 4054 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the community development grocery store grant program and to the use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund for the program. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|FOOD|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Governor|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
HB 4056 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the establishment of a committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE|BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4065 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Governor|Housing--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE |
|
|
HB 4075 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the Texas reserve militia. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Governor|Law Enforcement|Legislature|Military & Veterans|OATHS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 4076 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to a modernization plan for post-adjudication secure correctional facilities operated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and a task force to evaluate those facilities. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Governor|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice |
|
|
HB 4080 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to issuance of autism awareness specialty license plates. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|Governor|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LICENSE PLATES|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
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 4131 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of the State Securities Board; authorizing fees. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|ATTORNEY'S FEES|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Governor|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
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 4206 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of limiting the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL STUDY COMMISSION|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
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 4237 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kuempel, John
|
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIMINAL RECORDS|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--State |
|
|
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 4359 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Governor|HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL|LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Purchasing--General |
|
|
HB 4375 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE|BROADBAND NETWORKS|Governor|GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 4461 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
|
Relating to the creation of a fund to pay for border security enhancement projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
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 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 4551 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to study land titles. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|LAND TITLE REVIEW COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
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 4572 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rose, Toni
|
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Aging|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HJR 21 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Craddick, Tom
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND |
|
|
HJR 34 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
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 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 65 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 82 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND |
|
|
HJR 126 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 127 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Congress|Governor|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
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 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 |
|
|
SB 2 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
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 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 140 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
BORDER|Governor|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MARIHUANA|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PHYSICIANS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|REAL SOLUTIONS ACT|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SB 173 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the creation of the African American Family Commission. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY COMMISSION|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
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 309 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
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 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 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 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 618 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Board. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Utilities--Telecommunications|Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural |
|
|
SB 711 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Jurisprudence |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 712 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to certain provisions applicable to state agencies subject to review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Review Procedures |
|
|
SB 716 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the San Jacinto River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors. |
|
Received by the Secretary of the Senate |
Governor|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset—Required Reviews |
|
|
SB 739 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the presiding officers of the boards of directors of certain river authorities. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Governor|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities |
|
|
SB 857 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the election of commissioners on the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Officers|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
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 955 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Energy--Conservation|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Labor--Workforce Development|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|Utilities--General |
|
|
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 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 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 1076 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
SB 1077 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to the establishment of the digital identity work group. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
DIGITAL IDENTITY WORK GROUP|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PASSPORTS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses |
|
|
SB 1128 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to pollinator health. |
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TASK FORCE ON POLLINATOR HEALTH|TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE |
|
|
SB 1174 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to gubernatorial appointments to the board of directors of certain regional mobility authorities. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1184 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 1198 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Governor|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1213 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY |
|
|
SB 1230 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Pacheco, Leo
|
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 1232 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
|
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Education
|
See remarks for effective date |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
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 1254 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement |
|
|
SB 1316 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Co-author authorized |
Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 1360 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to notice of certain criminal conduct by a student or employee of a public or private institution of higher education in this state; authorizing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY|Law Enforcement|Legislature |
|
|
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 1404 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the certification of live music venues by and other duties of the Texas Music Office. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Arts & Humanities|Governor|MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1416 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
ALAMO, THE|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--General|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS |
|
|
SB 1426 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
BONDS|Elections--General|Governor |
|
|
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 1525 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the administration of the governor's university research initiative. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE ADVISORY BOARD|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND |
|
|
SB 1537 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Retirement Systems--General|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
SB 1615 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to the adult high school charter school program. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
See remarks for effective date |
ADULT EDUCATION|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1624 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Energy--General|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
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 1679 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities. |
House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Governor|Housing--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE |
|
|
SB 1763 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the composition of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE|Governor|GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel |
|
|
SB 1806 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the creation of the Task Force on Prevention and Investigation of Violent Crime. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Crime Prevention|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|Law Enforcement|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TASK FORCE ON PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION OF VIOLENT CRIME |
|
|
SB 1807 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange and an exchange reinsurance program. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Health--Children's Insurance|Human Services--Medical Assistance|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 1827 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Holland, Justin
|
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND COUNCIL, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 1896 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of health and human services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
AUDITOR, STATE|COMMUNITY-BASED CARE TRANSITION, OFFICE OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Electronic Information Systems|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Minors--Health & Safety|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
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 1966 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 1980 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT OMBUDSMAN FOR TEXAS DEPT. OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, OFFICE OF |
|
|
SB 2040 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Crimes--Drugs|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ACT|MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PHYSICIANS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 2044 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. |
Senate: Education
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Military & Veterans|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 2060 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to creating an independent ombudsman within the Texas Military Department. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Governor|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RANGERS |
|
|
SB 2074 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the establishment of the Mental Illness and Intellectual or Developmental Disability Advisory Council. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Governor|GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL ILLNESS & INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL |
|
|
SB 2077 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to a study of certain Electric Reliability Council of Texas actions. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Governor|SENATE, TEXAS|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 2079 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 2116 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Business & Commerce--General|Governor|HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL|LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Purchasing--General |
|
|
SB 2154 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to the membership of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|Utilities--General |
|
|
SJR 21 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
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 33 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session and to designate the subjects of legislation considered at certain special sessions. |
Senate: Administration
|
Referred to Administration |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
SJR 43 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts. |
Senate: Redistricting, Special
|
Referred to Redistricting, Special |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SJR 60 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain actions involving the conduct of elections and the powers of the legislature to file certain actions against the governor and other state officials. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Elections--General|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
SJR 64 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds to support the development of public telecommunications and information services infrastructure in this state. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
BONDS|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Telecommunications|Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural |
|
|
HB 47 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
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HB 48 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies. |
|
Filed |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
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HB 91 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan
|
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain. |
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Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
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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 220 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Governor|Law Enforcement|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD |
|
|
HB 232 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement |
|
|
HB 241 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties. |
|
Filed |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HJR 13 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 20 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SB 16 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement |
|
|
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 29 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Governor|IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING |
|
|
SJR 8 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HB 9 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
|
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
BORDER|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 26 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties. |
|
Filed |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 61 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 72 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council. |
|
Filed |
AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PERMITS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 107 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan
|
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Aliens|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 108 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement |
|
|
HB 120 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan
|
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
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 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 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 |
|
|
HJR 13 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 15 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 23 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 27 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SB 29 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement |
|
|
SB 89 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
|
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations. |
Senate: Finance
|
Co-author authorized |
BORDER|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SJR 12 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SJR 16 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HB 2 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
|
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF|CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|COVID-19|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 17 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties. |
|
Filed |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Presidential|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 28 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan
|
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 52 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 56 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council. |
|
Filed |
AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PERMITS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 105 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the modernization of correctional facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
|
Filed |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|PRISON REPURPOSING COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 125 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibitions on compliance with and enforcement of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates; creating criminal offenses. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COVID-19|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Higher--General|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Governor|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--General|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 139 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the inclusion of plans in the governor's homeland security strategy for the protection of this state's international border through the enforcement of federal immigration laws. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement |
|
|
HB 140 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Finances--Appropriations|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|SUPREME COURT|TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE|TX. LEADING ON OPPORTUNITY, INVESTMENT, & ECONOMIC STIMULUS THROUGH AID AND RELIEF (LONESTAR) SUPP|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 142 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement |
|
|
HB 145 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
|
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations. |
House: Appropriations
|
Left pending in committee |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF|CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Crime Victims Compensation|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Appropriations|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HJR 2 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SB 8 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF|CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|COVID-19|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FEDERAL RELATIONS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Retirement Systems--Teachers|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE PRESERVATION BOARD|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN |UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON|VETERANS' LAND BOARD |
|
|
SB 22 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Congress|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement |
|
|
SB 33 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster. |
|
Filed |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Governor|Safety |
|
|
SB 52 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
|
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education, the oversight of certain capital projects at those institutions, and the designation of certain appropriated funds allocated to those institutions. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
BONDS|CAPITAL PROJECT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY|TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM|TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS 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 10 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Placed on intent calendar |
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE|BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TEXAS|DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN|Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|REGISTERED NURSES|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER|TEXAS MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO|UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER |UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER |
|
|
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 100 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to information on projected changes in weather and water availability in strategic plans of certain state agencies. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 183 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing a joint interim committee to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Received from the House |
Governor|Insurance--Life & Annuities|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
HB 226 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HB 236 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission. |
House: Appropriations
|
Left pending in committee |
FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Budget |
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HB 255 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COMPLETE COUNT COMMISSION|EVERY TEXAN COUNTS ACT|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
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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 |
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HB 329 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Relating to concurrent state and federal jurisdiction over units of the national park system in this state. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Received from the House |
Governor|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|SECRETARY OF STATE |
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HB 363 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Corrections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AUDITOR, STATE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
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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 |
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HB 432 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism |
ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE|Governor|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
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HB 494 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GAMBLING|Governor|Insurance--Property & Casualty|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE |
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HB 507 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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HB 786 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to the making and acceptance of political contributions before, during, or following a special legislative session; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Ethics|Governor|Legislature|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|State Officers |
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HB 787 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
|
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists. |
House: Public Health
|
Received from the House |
Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MUSIC THERAPY, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
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HB 801 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on flood control infrastructure for Harris County. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
FLOODS|Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Water--Development|Water--General |
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HB 855 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to the creation of a committee on licensing standards for certain facilities licensed by the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Governor|LICENSING STANDARDS FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINOR FACILITIES, COMMITTEE ON|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
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HB 857 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Governor|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
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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 |
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HB 1084 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the creation of the committee on licensing standards in the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
Day Care|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|LICENSING STANDARDS, COMMITTEE ON|Minors--Health & Safety |
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HB 1092 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zedler, Bill
|
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee. |
House: Public Health
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Governor|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PSYCHOLOGISTS|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF |
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HB 1113 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Relating to state contract limitations and programs for sex trafficking prevention and victim treatment. |
House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
|
Placed on intent calendar |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Higher--Health Institutions|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Crimes Against|Purchasing--State|State Finances--Appropriations |
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HB 1193 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
Day Care|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
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HB 1225 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE|GLENDA DAWSON ACT|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
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HB 1232 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council. |
House: State Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL |LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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HB 1302 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Research Institute; authorizing the issuance of bonds. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
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HB 1311 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills |
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HB 1315 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|Mines & Mineral Resources|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|Sunset--Commission Bills |
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HB 1321 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews |
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HB 1365 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, processing, distribution, transportation, research, testing, and delivery of low-THC cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of cannabis dispensing organizations, cannabis research organizations, and cannabis testing facilities; establishing the cannabis therapeutic research review board; authorizing fees. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Crimes--Drugs|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
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HB 1377 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws. |
House: Corrections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
COMM. STUDY CERTAIN LAWS THAT RESTRICT RIGHTS OR ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONY OFFENSES|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|SUPREME COURT |
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HB 1440 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEDICARE|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Officers |
|
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HB 1449 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of opioid antagonists. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Crimes--Drugs|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement |
|
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HB 1501 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL|Health--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES|PSYCHOLOGISTS|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF|PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT COMMISSION|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS|SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills |
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HB 1523 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|SENATE, TEXAS|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|SURVEYORS |
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HB 1536 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force. |
House: Human Services
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
CONSERVATORSHIP|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|Governor|Minors--Health & Safety|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TASK FORCE |
|
|
HB 1545 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including the consolidation, repeal, and creation of certain licenses and permits; changing fees. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
See remarks for effective date |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|PACKAGE STORES|PERMITS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages|Transportation--Miscellaneous|WINE & WINERIES |
|
|
HB 1578 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Task Force. |
House: Public Health
|
Left pending in committee |
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS & SUICIDE PREVENTION TASK FORCE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 1590 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to statewide policies and practices, personnel training, evidence collection and preservation, and data collection and analysis regarding the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault and other sex offenses. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective immediately |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Governor|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|SEXUAL ASSAULT|SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR |SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS' TASK FORCE |
|
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HB 1714 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of certain federal funds for border infrastructure projects. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
BORDER|Governor|Highways|Transportation--Railroads |
|
|
HB 1725 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Governor|Military & Veterans|STATE GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1769 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain missing adults and to a study of the alert system. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ALERT SYSTEM|Governor|Law Enforcement|MISSING PERSONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 1771 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|Law Enforcement|Minors--General|PEACE OFFICERS|PROSTITUTION |
|
|
HB 1836 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
|
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo Cenotaph; granting the power of eminent domain. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
ALAMO, THE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1869 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the composition of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
Governor|GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|NURSES & NURSE AIDES |
|
|
HB 1960 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the creation of the governor's broadband development council. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
BROADBAND NETWORKS|Governor|GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND COUNCIL|GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 2020 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
|
Relating to the release of defendants on bail. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Received from the House |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|DAMON ALLEN ACT|Governor|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL |
|
|
HB 2110 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to state agency measurement and management of customer satisfaction. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Electronic Information Systems|Governor|INTERNET|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2141 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|Governor|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|State Officers |
|
|
HB 2154 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
|
Relating to a commission to study the needs of areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
|
Point of order sustained |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERATE RECURRING OIL WEALTH FOR TEXAS (GROW TEXAS) STUDY COMMISSION|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Energy Resources|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2383 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law as an independent public institution of higher education; granting a power of eminent domain. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HOUSTON, CITY OF|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY'S THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW|THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW |
|
|
HB 2451 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the creation of the Proportional Fine Commission. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|PROPORTIONAL FINE COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 2484 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Farrar, Jessica
|
Relating to the establishment of the Bee Pollinator Goals Task Force to develop and report on statewide pollinator goals. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|BEE POLLINATOR GOALS TASK FORCE|Governor |
|
|
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 2663 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Relating to the presiding officers of the boards of directors of river authorities. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Governor|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities |
|
|
HB 2687 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for persons who are transgender. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRANSGENDER EQUALITY TASK FORCE |
|
|
HB 2703 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
|
Relating to a work group on the establishment of a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry. |
House: Public Health
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Electronic Information Systems|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|INTERNET|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Women |
|
|
HB 2783 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the establishment of the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Minors--Health & Safety|PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
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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 |
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HB 2813 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the statewide behavioral health coordinating council. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL |
|
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HB 2948 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study and compile a report on best management practices and funding mechanisms for the prevention, mitigation, and abatement of windblown and waterborne litter in communities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|LITTER|LITTER ADVISORY PANEL, TEXAS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|RAILROAD COMMISSION|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
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HB 2952 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure grant program. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Governor|LOANS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RADIO|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
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HB 2953 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Moody, Joe
|
Relating to a grant program to provide salary increases to full-time peace officers employed by certain local governments with limited tax bases. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Employees/Officers|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Governor|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
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HB 2984 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 3040 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected. |
House: House Administration
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Candidates|Governor|JUDICIAL SELECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|SUPREME COURT|TEXAS INTERIM COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION |
|
|
HB 3057 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Harris, Cody
|
Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
CONSTABLES|Governor|Law Enforcement|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3061 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Courts--Judges|Governor|Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|SUPREME COURT|TEXAS INTERIM COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION |
|
|
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 |
|
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HB 3076 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: King, Ken
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Tornado and Wildfire Insurance Association; authorizing fees. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Governor|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|TEXAS TORNADO & WILDFIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION ACT|TORNADO & WILDFIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS |
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HB 3078 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence. |
House: Corrections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Family--Family Violence|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF |
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HB 3115 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to the establishment of an agriculture and rural ombudsman office. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE & RURAL OMBUDSMAN OFFICE|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Governor |
|
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HB 3189 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
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HB 3289 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews |
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HB 3301 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; authorizing fees. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--District|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Hospitals|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRAVIS COUNTY |
|
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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 3391 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh
|
Relating to awarding certain medals for military service performed individually or as part of a crew. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Governor|Military & Veterans |
|
|
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 3511 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Education
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON |
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HB 3517 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Texas Historical Commission and the Alamo oversight committee. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism |
ALAMO PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD|ALAMO, THE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HB 3538 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rose, Toni
|
Relating to the establishment of the Opioid and Substance Abuse Advisory Council. |
House: Public Health
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|OPIOID & SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
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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 3633 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. |
House: Insurance
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Governor|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3662 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
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 |
|
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HB 3818 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORK-BASED LEARNING TASK FORCE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
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HB 3919 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to prosecutorial transparency. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Governor |
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|
HB 3932 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3950 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Joint Committee on Child Welfare. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed |
CHILD WELFARE TASK FORCE|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|JOINT COMMITTEE ON CHILD WELFARE|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
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HB 3987 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to the creation of a study of TRS-ActiveCare administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Governor|Insurance--Health & Accident|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Retirement Systems--Teachers|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 3998 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Relating to the transfer of the administration of surface water rights permitting from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Texas Water Development Board and the regulation of groundwater; authorizing fees; authorizing civil penalties. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 4037 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Retirement Systems--General|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
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 4112 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 4127 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
|
Relating to the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--Children's Insurance|Health--General|Health--Indigent Health Care|HEALTHY TEXAS BOARD|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEDICARE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 4149 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|BUSINESS COURT NOMINATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL|Corporations & Associations|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Governor|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HB 4186 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Received from the House |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NEXT GENERATION COMMISSION ON DIGITAL LEARNING|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 4214 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning. |
House: State Affairs
|
Received from the House |
City Government--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|County Government--General|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Purchasing--State|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 4226 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Relating to the creation of the Trades Board of the State of Texas; the licensure and regulation of plumbers, electricians, and air conditioning and refrigeration contractors; authorizing a fee. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
No action taken in committee |
AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS|ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS|Governor|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PLUMBERS & PLUMBING|REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION|TEXAS TRADES BOARD LAW|TRADES BOARD FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4306 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to border security infrastructure enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures; including a study on water retention infrastructure near the border. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Considered in public hearing |
Aliens|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Governor|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 4342 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Governor|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4390 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the privacy of personal identifying information and the creation of the Texas Privacy Protection Advisory Council. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
See remarks for effective date |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PRIVACY PROTECTION ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Protection of Personal Information|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT |
|
|
HB 4436 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
|
Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports. |
House: Transportation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|HOUSTON, CITY OF|PASADENA, CITY OF|PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
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|
HB 4462 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities. |
House: Human Services
|
Received from the House |
Disabilities, Persons with|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Lawyers |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 4517 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 4541 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cyrier, John
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission over certain real property owned by the state. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS |
|
|
HB 4632 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Recommendations filed with the Speaker |
AUDITOR, STATE|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews |
|
|
HB 4634 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Recommendations filed with the Speaker |
Governor|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews |
|
|
HCR 38 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on February 5, 2019. |
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Governor|Resolutions--Joint Session |
|
|
HJR 15 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 123 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Left pending in committee |
Congress|Governor|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SB 20 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses, to treatment, services, and compensation available to victims of those offenses, and to orders of nondisclosure for certain persons who are victims of certain of those offenses. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EVIDENCE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|INTERNET|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|PROSTITUTION |
|
|
SB 63 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 72 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL |LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 179 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on flood control infrastructure for Harris County. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
FLOODS|Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 188 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Co-author authorized |
AUDITOR, STATE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 268 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Governor|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PSYCHOLOGISTS|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF |
|
|
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., Eddie
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
|
Relating to disaster recovery. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
City Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|Housing--Finance|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY |
|
|
SB 340 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of opioid antagonists. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective immediately |
Crimes--Drugs|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement |
|
|
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 407 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Relating to the presiding officers of the boards of directors of river authorities. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Governor|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities |
|
|
SB 475 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: 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 539 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
|
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MUSIC THERAPY|MUSIC THERAPY, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
SB 608 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|Mines & Mineral Resources|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 609 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 611 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES|PSYCHOLOGISTS|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS|SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 617 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|SENATE, TEXAS|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|SURVEYORS |
|
|
SB 625 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 626 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Governor|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews |
|
|
SB 627 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
AUDITOR, STATE|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset—Required Reviews |
|
|
SB 646 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 776 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the establishment of an agriculture and rural ombudsman office. |
Senate: Agriculture
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE & RURAL OMBUDSMAN OFFICE|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Governor |
|
|
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 830 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to a vaccine preventable disease policy for first responders of emergency response entities; authorizing administrative and civil penalties. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 861 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to a zero-based budget legislative appropriations request process. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Governor|INTERNET|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 949 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the game animal meat safety task force. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
GAME ANIMAL MEAT SAFETY TASK FORCE|Governor|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
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 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 1017 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1130 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a task force on father engagement in this state. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TASK FORCE ON FATHER ENGAGEMENT |
|
|
SB 1206 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the creation of the governor's broadband council. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
BROADBAND NETWORKS|Governor|GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND COUNCIL|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1224 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Left pending in committee |
BONDS|Elections--General|Governor |
|
|
SB 1355 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORK-BASED LEARNING TASK FORCE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1408 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman for state supported living centers to oversee community-based services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES|ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Disabilities, Persons with|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN FOR STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTERS & COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1411 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Retirement Systems--General|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
SB 1492 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
|
Relating to grand jury proceedings and establishing a commission to study improvements and alternatives to those proceedings. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Courts--Juries|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|GRAND JURIES, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WITNESSES |
|
|
SB 1546 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE|GLENDA DAWSON ACT|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
SB 1597 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
Sponsor: Shine, Hugh
|
Relating to awarding certain medals for military service performed individually or as part of a crew. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Governor|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1641 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Governor|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 1668 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
Disabilities, Persons with|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 |
|
|
SB 1728 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected. |
House: House Administration
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to House Administration |
Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Governor|Interim Studies|JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL SELECTION|JUDICIAL SELECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
SB 1747 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the creation of the African American Family Commission. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY COMMISSION|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1915 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
|
Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Texas Ports, Select
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|HOUSTON, CITY OF|PASADENA, CITY OF|PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports |
|
|
SB 1934 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COMPLETE COUNT COMMISSION|EVERY TEXAN COUNTS ACT|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 1995 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 2069 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--General|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|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|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2148 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Family--Family Violence|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF |
|
|
SB 2151 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Diabetes Council and the state plan for diabetes and obesity treatment and education. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Governor|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2174 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to prosecutorial transparency. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Governor |
|
|
SB 2180 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
|
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
COMPUTER SCIENCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
SB 2222 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports. |
Senate: Texas Ports, Select
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|HOUSTON, CITY OF|PASADENA, CITY OF|PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
|
|
SB 2234 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the establishment of the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Minors--Health & Safety|PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
SB 2241 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to the judges authorized to release on bail a defendant charged with certain offenses, and the considerations for setting the amount of bail. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Courts--District|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|DAMON ALLEN ACT|Governor |
|
|
SB 2259 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|BUSINESS COURT NOMINATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL|Corporations & Associations|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Governor|SUPREME COURT |
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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SB 2384 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the establishment of the Office for Sexual Assault Survivor Assistance within the criminal justice division of the governor's office. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Governor|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|SEXUAL ASSAULT|SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR |
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SB 2419 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
CONSERVATORSHIP|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|Governor|Minors--Health & Safety|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TASK FORCE |
|
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SB 2431 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools. |
Senate: Education
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NEXT GENERATION COMMISSION ON DIGITAL LEARNING|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
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SB 2440 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the Texas school finance system, including the creation of the bicentennial education fund, the establishment of the Texas Education Investment Management Organization, and the management and investment of the permanent school fund. |
Senate: Education
|
No action taken in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Salaries & Expenses|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
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SCR 3 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Wray, John
|
Providing for a joint session to canvass the votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and for a joint session for the inaugural ceremony. |
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Elections--General|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Administration|Resolutions--Joint Session|Resolutions--Miscellaneous |
|
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SJR 41 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General |
|
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SJR 56 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
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|
HB 26 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT|Governor|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 123 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 138 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Budget |
|
|
HB 237 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 314 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to the functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues |
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Education--General|Governor|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Minors--Juvenile Justice|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HB 553 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 579 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to notice by a state agency regarding certain contracts for which the total value exceeds that of the initial contract. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 593 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
|
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Governor|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PSYCHOLOGISTS|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF |
|
|
HB 765 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 773 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
|
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
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HB 779 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE|Governor|MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 787 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the security of the electric grid. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Electronic Information Systems|Governor|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 791 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to allowing individuals appointed to state office to file required financial statements by certified mail. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Electronic Information Systems|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor |
|
|
HB 870 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the study of public education performance. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
CENTER FOR EDUCATION PERFORMANCE & LEARNING BOARD|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 979 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Star of Texas Award. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Governor|LICENSE PLATES|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 997 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to approval and recording requirements for certain conveyances of land owned by political subdivisions to the United States. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources |
|
|
HB 1106 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Governor|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1203 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to a requirement that certain state agencies report on border security operations. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Aliens|BORDER|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY|Law Enforcement|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HB 1376 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
|
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MUSIC THERAPY|MUSIC THERAPY, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 1385 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the membership of the Texas Transportation Commission. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Governor|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1387 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Meyer, Morgan
|
Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Review Procedures |
|
|
HB 1397 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Joint Committee to Review the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews |
|
|
HB 1421 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding inmate grievances. |
House: Corrections
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
AUDITOR, STATE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 1450 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to designation of a governor's liaison for federally recognized Native American tribes. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Governor|Human Relations|Intergovernmental Relations|NATIVE AMERICANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE-TRIBAL COLLABORATION ACT |
|
|
HB 1549 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including child protective services and prevention and early intervention services. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
AUTOPSIES|CHILD ABUSE|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 1551 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HB 1850 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to creation of a task force to study the effects of population growth on counties in this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|Housing--General|Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|POPULATION GROWTH IN TEXAS, TASK FORCE TO STUDY|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1921 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the functions and territory of the Upper Colorado River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY |
|
|
HB 1953 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--Administration|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 2042 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement |
|
|
HB 2137 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security, immigration enforcement, and refugee resettlement. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|BORDER|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 2140 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study and compile a report on best management practices and funding mechanisms for the prevention, mitigation, and abatement of windblown and waterborne litter and illegal dumping in communities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|LITTER|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2180 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the Sulphur River Basin Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Governor|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
HB 2191 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dale, Tony
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain entities for grants awarded by the criminal justice division of the governor's office. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement |
|
|
HB 2196 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to the establishment of a seaport preliminary studies grant program. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Governor|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports |
|
|
HB 2232 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Family--Family Violence|Governor|SEXUAL ASSAULT|TASK FORCE ON CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT |
|
|
HB 2255 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: King, Ken
|
Relating to student eligibility for free high quality prekindergarten programs and state financial support for each school district that elects to provide a full-day prekindergarten program. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Governor|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
HB 2256 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: King, Ken
|
Relating to the authority of the governor to transfer to the Texas Education Agency for prekindergarten programs amounts appropriated to trusteed programs in the office of the governor. |
House: Appropriations
|
Left pending in committee |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2353 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to the composition of the State Pension Review Board. |
House: Pensions
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Retirement Systems--General|STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD |
|
|
HB 2362 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to creating a fund to provide grants to certain local entities in areas of the state affected by decreased oil and gas production for economic development and diversification projects. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2374 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of certain federal funds for border infrastructure projects. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
BORDER|Governor|Highways|Transportation--Railroads |
|
|
HB 2467 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
|
Relating to a grant program to support the provision of critical incident stress debriefing to certain peace officers. |
House: Public Health
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS |
|
|
HB 2594 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Villalba, Jason
|
Relating to the creation of the chancery court and the court of chancery appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Business & Commerce--General|Corporations & Associations|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Governor|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HB 2600 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Farrar, Jessica
|
Relating to the establishment of the Bee Pollinator Goals Task Force to develop and report on statewide pollinator goals. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Agriculture|AGRILIFE RESEARCH, TEXAS|BEE POLLINATOR GOALS TASK FORCE|Governor |
|
|
HB 2644 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to prohibiting the use of money in the Texas economic development fund or the Texas Enterprise Fund to finance a facility or establishment at which gambling is to be conducted. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|GAMBLING|Governor|TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
HB 2898 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee. |
House: Public Health
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|Governor|Health--General|MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS|MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|PSYCHOLOGISTS|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF|SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS|SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF |
|
|
HB 2990 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|DENTISTS & DENTISTRY|Governor|GOVERNOR ANN RICHARDS MEMORIAL LOOP|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
HB 3160 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
|
Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund for certain projects involving the commercialization of property derived from research at or through institutions of higher education. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
HB 3205 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the regulation of and federal funding for certain child-care providers. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Day Care|Governor |
|
|
HB 3210 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
HB 3274 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to the designation of a chief innovation and technology officer for the Department of Information Resources. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
Governor|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
HB 3305 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
|
Received from the House |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|Governor|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|State Officers |
|
|
HB 3312 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to certain reports by the Board of Pardons and Parole |
House: Corrections
|
Referred to Corrections |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Governor|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF |
|
|
HB 3364 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund to reimburse grant recipients for certain expenses. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
HB 3381 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Holidays|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3555 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Relating to an innovation grant program for community faith-based programs that collaborate with the Department of Family and Protective Services to improve foster care. |
House: Human Services
|
Transferred to Calendars Committee |
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|Governor|Religion |
|
|
HB 3646 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Relating to the appointment of the commissioner of agriculture. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|Governor|State Officers |
|
|
HB 3770 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cook, Byron
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas First Center to study and provide advice to the legislature on the effective use of state resources. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS FIRST CENTER BOARD |
|
|
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 3798 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to the establishment of an agriculture and rural ombudsman office. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE & RURAL OMBUDSMAN OFFICE|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Governor |
|
|
HB 3949 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Pensions
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
HB 4009 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Slavery and Segregation Commission. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Human Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|SLAVERY & SEGREGATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 4069 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
HB 4252 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the abolition of the Office of State-Federal Relations. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs |
Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF |
|
|
HCR 46 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
|
Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on January 31, 2017. |
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Governor|Resolutions--Joint Session |
|
|
HJR 20 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from appointing certain prosecuting attorneys to fill a vacancy of a district judge. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Courts--Judges|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 29 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor's appointments to state boards, commissions, or other governing bodies of state agencies to reflect the gender composition of this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
HJR 55 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|EL PASO COUNTY|GAMBLING|Governor|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|POLK COUNTY|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HJR 72 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day preceding the day the regular legislative session convenes. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HR 664 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Requesting the governor to direct the Texas Rangers to investigate Baylor University. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY|Governor|Resolutions--Legislative Policy |
|
|
SB 21 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to the qualifications, duties, and limitations of Texas delegates to a convention called under Article V of the United States Constitution. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Congress|Constitutional Revision|Governor|Legislature |
|
|
SB 99 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and other incentives for media productions. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Tourism |
|
|
SB 100 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|State Finances--Appropriations|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
SB 255 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Simmons, Ron
|
Relating to contracts with and training for governmental entities and vendors, including purchasing and contract management training; authorizing fees. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Purchasing--State|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
SB 260 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
|
Relating to the abolishment of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Intergovernmental Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 307 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the functions and territory of the Upper Colorado River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Recommendations filed with the Senate |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY |
|
|
SB 308 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the Sulphur River Basin Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Committee. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Recommendations filed with the Senate |
Governor|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 311 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|Governor|Health--General|MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS|MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|PSYCHOLOGISTS|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF|SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS|SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF |
|
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SB 313 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
ANESTHESIA|DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|DENTISTS & DENTISTRY|Governor|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 317 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 393 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
SB 485 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
AUDITOR, STATE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 514 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and refugee resettlement; authorizing fines and fees. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Aliens|BORDER|Governor|INTERSTATE BORDER SECURITY & REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 528 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
|
Relating to the term of a chief administrative law judge. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Courts--Judges|Governor|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
SB 589 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
See remarks for effective date |
BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT|Governor|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PHYSICIANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 602 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a restructuring commission to evaluate each state supported living center. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER RESTRUCTURING COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 656 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the establishment of an agriculture and rural ombudsman office. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE & RURAL OMBUDSMAN OFFICE|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Governor |
|
|
SB 670 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
|
Relating to the appointment of the commissioners of the health and human services agencies by the governor. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Nominations
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 677 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 705 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Price, Four
|
Relating to an exception from disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information of an applicant for an appointment by the governor. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Nominations
|
Effective immediately |
Governor|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|SENATE, TEXAS|State Officers |
|
|
SB 709 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the applicability of the electronic filing requirement for personal financial statements to certain appointed officers. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Electronic Information Systems|Ethics|Governor|State Officers |
|
|
SB 763 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Frullo, John
|
Relating to the composition of the Texas Historical Commission. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
ARCHEOLOGY & ARCHEOLOGISTS|ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 795 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to use of the money from the Texas Enterprise Fund to benefit certain historically underutilized businesses. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
SB 806 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to a report concerning, and actions by certain state officers regarding, federal money provided to this state that is subject to a coercive federal condition. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 835 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|Human Relations|Intergovernmental Relations|NATIVE AMERICANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE-TRIBAL COLLABORATION ACT |
|
|
SB 859 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Governor|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 959 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the adoption of the Compact for a Balanced Budget. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
BALANCED BUDGET|Congress|Governor|Legislature |
|
|
SB 1210 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to review special education programs available in public schools. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Governor|Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
SB 1240 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Governor|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PSYCHOLOGISTS|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF |
|
|
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 1591 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Aliens|Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|Labor--General|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF |
|
|
SB 1673 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: 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 1893 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
|
Relating to the administrative judicial regions in this state. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
See remarks for effective date |
Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Governor|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL |
|
|
SB 1901 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Holidays|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 2034 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to creation of a task force to study the health effects of concrete and rock crushing. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
CEMENT & CONCRETE|Environment--Air|Governor|Health--General|Legislature|ROCK QUARRIES & PITS|Safety|TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF CONCRETE AND ROCK CRUSHING |
|
|
SB 2094 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Governor|IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING |
|
|
HB 19 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to the making and acceptance of political contributions before, during, or following a special legislative session; creating a criminal offense. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Ethics|Governor|Legislature|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|State Officers |
|
|
HB 31 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Human Services--Medical Assistance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 33 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|Governor|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|State Officers |
|
|
HB 238 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
|
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|Governor|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|State Officers |
|
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HB 345 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to study intellectual and developmental disability determinations in capital cases in which the state seeks the death penalty. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Disabilities, Persons with|Governor|INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS IN DEATH PENALTY CASES, COMMISSION TO STUDY|Legislature |
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HB 351 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to evaluate the potential continuation of additional state aid for tax reduction and recommend improvements to the public school finance system. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|Legislature|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
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HJR 45 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Candidates|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
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HJR 54 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Moody, Joe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor or a specific-purpose committee for supporting or assisting the governor from accepting political contributions during a special legislative session. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|Governor|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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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 |
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SB 114 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Co-author authorized |
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|Governor|Health--General|MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS|MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|PSYCHOLOGISTS|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF|SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS|SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF |
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HB 10 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|ATTORNEY GENERAL|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Crimes Against|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PROSTITUTION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|SUPREME COURT |
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HB 11 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BORDER|Criminal Procedure--General|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|MEXICO|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|UNITED MEXICAN STATES|VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS |
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HB 26 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
|
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, creation of the Economic Incentive Oversight Board and the governor's university research initiative, abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS|ECONOMIC INCENTIVE OVERSIGHT BOARD|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS |
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HB 27 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
|
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Postponed |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
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HB 48 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to review convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT |
|
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HB 63 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|Human Relations|Intergovernmental Relations|NATIVE AMERICANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
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HB 86 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the creation of a select committee to evaluate the effects of a reduction in or the elimination of federal funding on the state budget due to federal fiscal policy. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEDICAID|SOCIAL SECURITY|State Finances--Budget |
|
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HB 163 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Governor|MEXICO|SOUTHWESTERN STATES WATER COMMISSION|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
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HB 177 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
ADULT STEM CELL RESEARCH COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Governor|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STEM CELL RESEARCH |
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HB 346 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to use of the money from the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund to benefit certain historically underutilized businesses. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
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HB 696 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
|
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
ARANSAS COUNTY|BRAZORIA COUNTY|CALHOUN COUNTY|CAMERON COUNTY|CHAMBERS COUNTY|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Financial--General|GALVESTON COUNTY|Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|JEFFERSON COUNTY|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY|MATAGORDA COUNTY|NUECES COUNTY|REFUGIO COUNTY|SAN PATRICIO COUNTY|WILLACY COUNTY|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS |
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HB 787 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Governor|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Recommended Reviews |
|
|
HB 808 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
CRIME VICTIMS' INSTITUTE|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Higher--General|Family--Family Violence|Governor|SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY|SEXUAL ASSAULT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 911 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 914 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Relating to the creation of a long-range revenue analysis committee. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 1037 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simpson, David
|
Relating to abolishing the Texas emerging technology fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND |
|
|
HB 1144 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to establishing a task force to examine the adjudication, disposition, and registration of juvenile sex offenders. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective immediately |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON|SEXUAL OFFENDERS |
|
|
HB 1161 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
Governor|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1245 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Wray, John
|
Relating to changing the eligibility of inmates convicted of certain intoxication offenses for release on parole or mandatory supervision and to a biennial study regarding prevention of intoxication offenses. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Governor|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID |
|
|
HB 1256 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
|
Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system. |
House: Higher Education
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|State Officers |
|
|
HB 1394 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the composition, governance, and authority of a regional tollway authority that has or proposes to have projects located in counties that are not part of the authority. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
County Government--General|Governor|Highways|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HB 1446 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to reimbursement of certain medical costs for victims of certain sex offenses, compensation to victims of stalking for relocation and housing rental expenses, and the creation of a governor's program for victims of child sex trafficking. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
CRIME VICTIMS|Crime Victims Compensation|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|SEXUAL ASSAULT |
|
|
HB 1543 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs in the office of the governor. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1553 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Governor|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1602 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Peña, Gilbert
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Governor|IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Labor--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEXICO|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT |
|
|
HB 1603 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Villalba, Jason
|
Relating to the creation of the chancery court and the court of chancery appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Corporations & Associations|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Governor|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HB 1680 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information. |
House: Human Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Sunset--Commission Bills|TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY |
|
|
HB 1701 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Villalba, Jason
|
Relating to the approval period for a proposal for an award of a grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
HB 1761 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
BORDER|City Government--Employees/Officers|Governor|Law Enforcement |
|
|
HB 1925 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Agriculture|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1984 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to the aerospace and aviation office of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and to the aerospace and aviation advisory committee. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Aeronautics|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Governor|Science & Technology|SPACEPORTS|Tourism|Transportation--Aviation |
|
|
HB 2030 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
BORDER|City Government--Employees/Officers|Governor|Law Enforcement |
|
|
HB 2081 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
|
Relating to the physician assistant board. |
House: Public Health
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS|PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS |
|
|
HB 2164 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AUDITOR, STATE|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 2203 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Joint Committee to Review the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2205 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the State Board for Educator Certification, educator preparation programs, educator certification, issuance of certain teaching permits, and certain procedures for investigating educator misconduct. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Governor |
|
|
HB 2266 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to the membership of the State Board of Dental Examiners. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2289 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Relating to the security of the electric grid. |
House: State Affairs
|
Reported favorably as substituted |
ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Safety|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 2357 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers. |
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARD|PEACE OFFICERS |
|
|
HB 2373 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Weapons |
|
|
HB 2408 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2425 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS|Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|Governor|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS |
|
|
HB 2614 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee. |
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
|
Left pending in committee |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Governor|Law Enforcement|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 2615 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues |
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Governor |
|
|
HB 2661 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|MEXICO|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 2678 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the establishment of an online information and application system for state and local incentives for economic development purposes. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2703 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT|Governor|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2707 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2850 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Kuempel, John
|
Relating to the practices and professions regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HB 2851 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the limitation on the liability of the nonprofit corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds for open-enrollment charter schools to provide educational facilities. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
BONDS|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Governor|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2950 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2973 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
|
Relating to the establishment of the contract management division of the Legislative Budget Board. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2974 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Retirement Systems--Teachers|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 3054 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning the offense of intoxication manslaughter and to a task force to reduce habitual driving while intoxicated. |
|
Filed |
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID |
|
|
HB 3112 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to a report to the Legislative Budget Board on the border security functions of certain state agencies. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
BORDER|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3125 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
|
Relating to abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to the newly created State Property Tax Board. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration |
|
|
HB 3180 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--General|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR |
|
|
HB 3322 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the regulation of and federal funding for certain child-care providers. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Day Care|Governor |
|
|
HB 3401 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|BORDER|Governor|Law Enforcement |
|
|
HB 3429 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of an unmanned aircraft program in the office of the governor. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Aeronautics|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3431 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to the imposition and use of the admission fee to sexually oriented businesses; increasing the amount of a fee. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 3474 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to issues affecting counties and other governmental entities. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Senate discharges conferees |
County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Open Meetings|Open Records|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 3506 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS |
|
|
HB 3538 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: West, Royce
|
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Family--Child Support|Family--Parent & Child|Governor|UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT |
|
|
HB 3544 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
HB 3596 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to public school safety and security policies, procedures, and practices. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PEACE OFFICERS|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3606 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Relating to reporting requirements for receipt or expenditure of federal funds by political subdivisions that receive federal funds. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3613 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
|
Relating to a Pan American Games trust fund, an Olympic Games trust fund, a Major Events trust fund, a Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and an Events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events, and to the abolishment of the special event trust fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Governor|Tourism |
|
|
HB 3678 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
|
Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
House: Human Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Governor |
|
|
HB 3705 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Meyer, Morgan
|
Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3746 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the study of public education performance. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 3853 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Villalba, Jason
|
Relating to creation of the university research initiative fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
No action taken in committee |
Education--Higher--Finance|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Science & Technology|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE FUND |
|
|
HB 4028 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a new system for student assessment and public school accountability. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NEXT GENERATION ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 4088 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to the Texas enterprise fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
No action taken in committee |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
HCR 48 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
|
Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on February 17, 2015. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Governor|Resolutions--Joint Session |
|
|
HJR 22 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|Governor|KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 38 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--Candidates|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 40 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GREYHOUND RACING|GULF OF MEXICO|HORSE RACING|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HJR 81 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge. |
|
Filed |
Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 103 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to reduce the amount of an item of appropriation in an appropriations bill. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 124 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day the regular legislative session convenes. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 145 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
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 3 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BORDER|Criminal Procedure--General|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|MEXICO|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|UNITED MEXICAN STATES|VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS |
|
|
SB 42 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
|
Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|State Officers |
|
|
SB 77 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|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|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 180 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Governor |
|
|
SB 200 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW BOARD|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Human Services--General|INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEDICAID|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 202 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
|
Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
DIETITIANS ADVISORY BOARD|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTERS AND DISPENSERS ADVISORY BOARD|Human Services--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|MEDICAL PHYSICIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE|MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MIDWIVES ADVISORY BOARD|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS ADVISORY BOARD|PERFUSIONIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE|PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS|RESPIRATORY CARE, TEXAS BOARD OF|SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 203 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Sunset--Commission Bills|TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY |
|
|
SB 204 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
House appoints conferees-reported |
Aging|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER RESTRUCTURING COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 208 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
See remarks for effective date |
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON|Human Services--Child Services|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Commission Bills|VENDING MACHINES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 277 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
|
Relating to certain health-related and other task forces and advisory committees. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW BOARD|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH CARE QUALITY & EFFICIENCY, TEXAS INSTITUTE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|TEXAS NONPROFIT COUNCIL |
|
|
SB 302 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
No action taken in committee |
ARANSAS COUNTY|BRAZORIA COUNTY|CALHOUN COUNTY|CAMERON COUNTY|CHAMBERS COUNTY|Financial--General|GALVESTON COUNTY|Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|JEFFERSON COUNTY|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY|MATAGORDA COUNTY|NUECES COUNTY|REFUGIO COUNTY|SAN PATRICIO COUNTY|WILLACY COUNTY|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 458 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to the aerospace and aviation office of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and to the aerospace and aviation advisory committee. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Aeronautics|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Governor|Science & Technology|SPACEPORTS|Tourism|Transportation--Aviation |
|
|
SB 459 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs in the office of the governor. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 538 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to the control of infectious diseases. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
CREMATORIES & CREMATION|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|PEACE OFFICERS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 557 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the composition, governance, and authority of a regional tollway authority that has or proposes to have projects located in counties that are not part of the authority. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Governor|Highways|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
SB 622 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
|
Relating to the physician assistant board. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS|PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS |
|
|
SB 632 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the governor's university research initiative and to the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|Science & Technology|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 633 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
|
Relating to certain event trust funds and the abolishment of the special event trust fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Governor|PAN AMERICAN GAMES|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 650 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to audits of the music, film, television, and multimedia fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 838 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs, the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees, and the use of the state's disaster contingency fund for purposes related to immigration and refugees. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Aliens|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|MEXICO|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 877 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BORDER|Criminal Procedure--General|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|MEXICO|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|UNITED MEXICAN STATES|VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS |
|
|
SB 1007 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
|
Relating to the practices and professions regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1035 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
BORDER|City Government--Employees/Officers|Governor|Law Enforcement |
|
|
SB 1047 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|State Finances--Appropriations|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
SB 1124 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to creation of the university research initiative fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE FUND |
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|
SB 1200 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend a new system for student assessment and public school accountability. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NEXT GENERATION ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 1215 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to a study of the feasibility and benefits to this state of abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to an independent agency. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE PROPERTY TAX BOARD|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration |
|
|
SB 1219 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to a combined online application for persons applying for certain state and local economic development incentives. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1252 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Record vote |
Aliens|BORDER|Governor|INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR BORDER SECURITY|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 1325 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to grants to local governmental entities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Governor|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1358 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Financial--General|Governor|LOANS|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 1388 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Aliens|Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1399 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to abolishing the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE|Governor|MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE|Tourism |
|
|
SB 1450 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS|Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|Governor|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS |
|
|
SB 1455 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS|Courts--Appellate|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--State Coordination|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 1463 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to improving the delivery of health care services to veterans in this state. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Hospitals|Military & Veterans|RIO GRANDE VALLEY|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1465 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: 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 1523 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Family--Child Support|Family--Parent & Child|Governor|UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT |
|
|
SB 1533 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
|
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
Governor|MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1595 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to money allocated under the federal-aid highway program. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Highways |
|
|
SB 1597 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Agriculture|Governor|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1616 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the composition of the Texas Water Development Board. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs |
AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1708 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
|
Relating to the creation of a governor's program for victims of child sex trafficking. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against |
|
|
SB 1761 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the authority and obligation of this state to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 1767 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS|Courts--Appellate|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Governor|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 1953 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas-Mexico Commission. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
BORDER|Business & Commerce--General|Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEXICO|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS-MEXICO COMMISSION|TEXAS-MEXICO STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COMMISSION|UNITED MEXICAN STATES |
|
|
SB 1984 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--Administration|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR |
|
|
SB 2051 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the study of public education performance. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SCR 3 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
|
Providing for procedures for the canvass of votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and the inauguration of the governor and lieutenant governor, and inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on January 15, 2015. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Elections--General|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Administration|Resolutions--Joint Session|Resolutions--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SCR 40 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
|
Authorizing a portrait of Governor Rick Perry to be placed in the Texas Capitol. |
House: House Administration
Senate: Administration
|
Signed by the Governor |
Governor|PERRY, RICK, GOV.|Resolutions--Administration|Resolutions--Legislative Policy |
|
|
SJR 24 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Candidates|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
SJR 31 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands, and reducing the number of illegal gambling machines. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SJR 34 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|Governor|KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
SJR 66 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day preceding the day the regular legislative session convenes. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
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 4 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the administration of the Texas Water Development Board and the funding of water projects by the board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
See remarks for effective date |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 24 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to the appointment and duties of and the funding for a policy director for the prevention of driving while intoxicated; imposing a fee. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Governor|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID |
|
|
HB 150 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at the Capitol building to honor service members killed in action. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
FLAGS|Governor|Military & Veterans|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS |
|
|
HB 291 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to a hiring freeze of nonessential personnel employed by a state agency. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 295 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DROWSY DRIVING STUDY COMMISSION|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Safety|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 378 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|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|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 450 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to the designation of a state climatologist and the operation of a state climate office. |
House: State Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 568 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a select committee to evaluate the effects of reduction in or elimination of federal funding on the state budget due to federal fiscal policy. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Budget |
|
|
HB 589 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Relating to the Lower Colorado River Authority. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|TRAVIS COUNTY |
|
|
HB 602 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
|
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Pensions
|
Referred to Pensions |
Governor|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
HB 623 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for the ports of Galveston County. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
GALVESTON COUNTY|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports |
|
|
HB 664 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry
|
Relating to the creation of an entrepreneur-in-residence program in the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 683 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to the election of the commissioner of education. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--General|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
HB 724 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to study unclaimed land grant mineral proceeds. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Mines & Mineral Resources|ROYALTIES|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|UNCLAIMED MINERAL PROCEEDS COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 769 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Relating to legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to reports of political contributions accepted during a budget session. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 829 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the governor's executive authority while traveling outside of the state. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR |
|
|
HB 941 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes. |
House: State Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
Governor|Human Relations|Intergovernmental Relations|NATIVE AMERICANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 990 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the establishment of a sentencing policy, accountability, and review council to develop means to assess the effect of sentencing practices and policies on state correctional resources and improve the efficiency of the state criminal justice system, to develop a plan regarding the prosecution of certain child offenders, and to review certain penal laws. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SENTENCING POLICY, ACCOUNTABILITY, & REVIEW COUNCIL, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 1135 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the production of and use of native seeds. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Environment--General|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS NATIVE SEEDS COMMITTEE|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1189 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1229 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
CRIME VICTIMS' INSTITUTE|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Higher--General|Governor|SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY|SEXUAL ASSAULT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TASK FORCE ON CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT|Women |
|
|
HB 1266 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to a review of and report regarding the use of adult and juvenile administrative segregation in facilities in this state. |
House: Corrections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ADULT & JUVENILE ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION TASK FORCE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Governor|Legislature |
|
|
HB 1286 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to the designation of a state trade representative. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Officers |
|
|
HB 1379 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to coercive conditions placed on the receipt by this state of federal money. |
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Governor|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF |
|
|
HB 1485 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lavender, George
|
Relating to money allocated under the federal-aid highway program. |
House: Transportation
|
Considered in Calendars |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Highways |
|
|
HB 1542 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Governor|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|REAL PROPERTY ADVISORY COUNCIL |
|
|
HB 1556 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike
|
Relating to a periodic review of state and local tax preferences. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PERIODIC TAX PREFERENCE REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 1565 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to electors for president and vice president. |
House: Elections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Elections--Presidential|Governor|SECRETARY OF STATE |
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HB 1633 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
|
Relating to creating an advisory committee to study child abuse and neglect fatalities. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
CHILD ABUSE|ELIMINATE CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT FATALITIES, COMMISSION TO|Family--Child Protection|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Health & Safety|PROTECT OUR KIDS COMMISSION|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
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HB 1870 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations from state tax revenues. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--General |
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HB 1927 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Governor|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|REAL PROPERTY ADVISORY COUNCIL |
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HB 1930 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Budget |
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|
HB 2036 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Branch, Dan
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to identify future higher education and workforce needs of this state and make related recommendations to address those needs by the state's bicentennial. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
BEXAR COUNTY|DALLAS COUNTY|DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS|EL PASO COUNTY|Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TARRANT COUNTY|TEXAS 2036 COMMISSION|TRAVIS COUNTY |
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|
HB 2050 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Governor|GUN VIOLENCE, TEXAS TASK FORCE ON|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Weapons |
|
|
HB 2087 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
|
Relating to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. |
House: Public Health
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF |
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|
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 2203 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation, including the establishment of a workforce certification program and the elimination of certain tax discounts to fund the program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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|
HB 2205 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike
|
Relating to the establishment of the Alamo Historic District Commission. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ALAMO HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION|ALAMO MUSEUM DISTRICT COMMISSION|ALAMO, THE|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
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 2342 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
|
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Hospitals|Science & Technology|STEM CELL RESEARCH |
|
|
HB 2351 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
|
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Governor|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2355 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to a study comparing the business environments of Texas and Louisiana. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Governor|Interim Studies|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|LOUISIANA|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 2443 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the composition of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Governor|Juvenile Boards & Officers|JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2488 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the establishment of an independent agency to function as a tax tribunal. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|AUSTIN, CITY OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|Governor|Lawyers|TAX TRIBUNAL ACT|Taxation--General|TRAVIS COUNTY |
|
|
HB 2505 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to political contribution limits in connection with certain offices of state government. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Elections--Campaign Financing|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Governor|Legislature|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS |
|
|
HB 2510 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state employee charitable campaign; authorizing a fee. |
House: State Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|State Employees|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
HB 2576 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to the appointment of a state cybersecurity coordinator. |
House: Technology
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
CYBERSECURITY, EDUCATION, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2686 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS|Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Financial--General|FOOD|Governor|Health--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NUTRITION|REGIONAL FOOD ECONOMY AND FOOD ACCESS TASK FORCE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2804 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state. |
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HB 2881 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to the creation of the Task Force to Reduce Habitual Incidents of Driving While Intoxicated. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
Courts--Judges|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TASK FORCE TO REDUCE HABITUAL INCIDENTS OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID |
|
|
HB 3244 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; providing penalties; assessing a fee. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|BEVERAGE CONTAINERS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|Governor |
|
|
HB 3369 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Left pending in committee |
FRAUD|Governor|INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
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HB 3431 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
CONSERVATORSHIP|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|FOSTER CARE|Governor|GUARDIANS & WARDS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD |
|
|
HB 3528 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews |
|
|
HB 3658 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Legislature|Oil & Gas|PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3784 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the creation of a state court to hear cases involving insurance and Medicaid fraud. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|FRAUD|Governor|Insurance--General|MEDICAID|TRAVIS COUNTY |
|
|
HB 3854 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the promotion of Texas products and services in the global marketplace. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs |
BRAND TEXAS TASK FORCE|Business & Commerce--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Energy--General|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|SECRETARY OF STATE|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HJR 41 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the comptroller of public accounts to make a state revenue report after the first year of a state fiscal biennium and the governor to call a special session of the legislature if actual state revenue for that fiscal year was at least five percent more or five percent less than projected state revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Budget |
|
|
HJR 42 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices. |
House: State Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
Elections--Candidates|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 71 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the governor, and the lieutenant governor when acting as governor, retain executive authority unless unavailable as provided by law. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 80 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the governor to declare a moratorium on the execution of persons convicted of capital offenses. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 98 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|Governor|KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 131 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GREYHOUND RACING|GULF OF MEXICO|HORSE RACING|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 2 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
|
Relating to certain charter schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZING AUTHORITY|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 4 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration and functions of the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 22 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration of the Texas Water Development Board; making an appropriation from the economic stabilization fund to finance certain water-related projects. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Governor|State Finances--Appropriations|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 78 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|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|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 84 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE, TEXAS|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Health--Children's Insurance|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 88 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Governor |
|
|
SB 89 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Co-author authorized |
Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW |
|
|
SB 142 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as a part of the sunset review process. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Review Procedures |
|
|
SB 217 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state employee charitable campaign. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
|
See remarks for effective date |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|State Employees|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 292 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the governor's executive authority while traveling outside of the state. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR |
|
|
SB 500 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
|
Relating to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Governor|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF |
|
|
SB 678 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paxton, Ken
|
Relating to money allocated under the federal-aid highway program. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Highways |
|
|
SB 729 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews |
|
|
SB 747 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to the term for the independent ombudsman for state supported living centers. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Governor|Mental Health & Substance Abuse |
|
|
SB 932 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to ethics and accountability of certain public employees, public officers, political contributors, state contractors, and grant recipients; providing penalties. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Corporations & Associations|Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|Governor|INTERNET|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|State Employees|State Officers |
|
|
SB 1003 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to a review of and report regarding the use of adult and juvenile administrative segregation in facilities in this state. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
ADULT & JUVENILE ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION TASK FORCE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Governor|Legislature |
|
|
SB 1027 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the coordination of state and federal standards and reporting requirements related to the receipt of certain federal money. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 1102 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to the appointment of a state cybersecurity coordinator. |
House: Technology
Senate: Government Organization
|
Effective immediately |
CYBERSECURITY, EDUCATION, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1168 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1208 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force. |
Senate: Government Organization
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS|Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Financial--General|FOOD|Governor|Health--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NUTRITION|REGIONAL FOOD ECONOMY AND FOOD ACCESS TASK FORCE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1222 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paxton, Ken
|
Relating to the control of conditional federal funds for state programs. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Governor|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
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SB 1336 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
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Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project. |
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
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Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security |
Aliens|Governor|IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Labor--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEXICO|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT|UNITED MEXICAN STATES |
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SB 1536 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
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Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|State Employees|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE GUARD, TEXAS|Sunset--Recommended Reviews |
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SB 1682 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
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Relating to certain ethics requirements applicable to state agencies, including required disclosures by state contractors. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Ethics|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
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SB 1727 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
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Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
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Effective immediately |
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Legislature|Oil & Gas|PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS|State Finances--Management & Control|VEHICLE EMISSIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
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SB 1807 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
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Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at state buildings to honor service members killed in action. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Committee report printed and distributed |
FLAGS|Governor|Military & Veterans|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS |
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SCR 5 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
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Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on January 29, 2013. |
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Filed with the Secretary of State |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Joint Session |
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SJR 6 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
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Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GREYHOUND RACING|GULF OF MEXICO|HORSE RACING|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General|VIDEO LOTTERY |
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SJR 7 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
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Referred to Criminal Justice |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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SJR 13 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
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Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
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Reason for vote recorded in Journal |
AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Elections--Candidates|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|RAILROAD COMMISSIONER |Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
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SJR 22 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the governor, and the lieutenant governor when acting as governor, retain executive authority unless unavailable as provided by law. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Not again placed on intent calendar |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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SJR 34 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
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Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Left pending in committee |
Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|SUPREME COURT |
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SJR 38 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
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Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the state infrastructure fund and board to provide financial assistance for certain projects related to economic development infrastructure and for the transfer to the fund of money from the economic stabilization fund; making an appropriation. |
Senate: Finance
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Referred to Finance |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--General |
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SJR 40 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|Governor|KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
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SJR 62 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
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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
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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 |
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SJR 64 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John
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Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
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Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GREYHOUND RACING|HORSE RACING|NATIVE AMERICANS|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State |
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HCR 6 |
83-1 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
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Approving the item of appropriation to the Public Integrity Unit in Travis County made by the General Appropriations Act for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium notwithstanding the objections of the governor. |
House: Appropriations
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Left pending in committee |
Governor|PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT--TRAVIS COUNTY|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Finances--Appropriations |
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HCR 9 |
83-1 (2013) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
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Approving H.B. No. 2138 notwithstanding the objections of the governor. |
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Filed |
Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Legislative Policy |
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HB 43 |
83-2 (2013) |
Author: Davis, John
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Relating to the Texas emerging technology fund; redesignating the fund as the Texas Research Technology Fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
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Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY FUND BOARD, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY FUND |
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HCR 1 |
83-2 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
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Approving the item of appropriation to the Public Integrity Unit made by the General Appropriations Act for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium notwithstanding the objections of the governor. |
House: Appropriations
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Referred to Appropriations |
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Ethics|Governor|Legislature|PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT--TRAVIS COUNTY|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Finances--Appropriations |
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HJR 13 |
83-2 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
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Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices. |
House: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Candidates|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
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HB 334 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Miller, Sid
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Relating to the establishment of the Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
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Referred to Agriculture & Livestock |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|Animals|Governor|TEXAS LIVESTOCK CARE STANDARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
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HB 546 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
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Relating to permitting certain persons placed on deferred adjudication to seek an expunction of arrest records and files. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
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Left pending in committee |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Governor|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION |
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HB 671 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
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Relating to allowing the governor, and the lieutenant governor or another person when acting as governor, to retain executive authority while traveling within the contiguous 48 states of the continental United States. |
House: State Affairs
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Considered in Calendars |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TRAVEL |
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HB 861 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
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Relating to membership of the state continuing advisory committee for special education services. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
CONTINUING ADVISORY PANEL ON SPECIAL EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Governor |
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HB 977 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
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Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities. |
House: State Affairs
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|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|Utilities--General|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
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HB 1398 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe
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Relating to federal funding for personal responsibility education programs. |
House: Public Education
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Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Intergovernmental Relations |
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HB 1509 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
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Relating to notice of the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|PUBLIC NOTICE|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|Utilities--Electric |
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HB 1771 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
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Relating to the establishment of the Specialty Courts Advisory Council. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
Courts--General|Governor|SPECIALTY COURTS ADVISORY COUNCIL |
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HB 1781 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
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Relating to obsolete or redundant reporting requirements applicable to state agencies and to certain reports, communications, publications, and other documents involving the attorney general. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Government Organization
|
Effective immediately |
Electronic Information Systems|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION |
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HB 1965 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Human Services--General|IMPROVING RELATIONS WITH NONPROFITS, TASK FORCE ON|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE, STATE COMMISSION ON|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF |
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HB 2083 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
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Relating to notice of and issuance of a permit for the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|Utilities--Electric |
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HB 2411 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Miles, Borris
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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
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Referred to Business & Industry |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant |
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HB 2448 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of offices of inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Education Agency; providing penalties. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FRAUD|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees|TEXAS INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|YOUTH COMMISSION |
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HB 2457 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
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HB 2545 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
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Relating to the participation of this state in the Regional Air Quality Compact. |
House: State Sovereignty, Select
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
Environment--Air|Governor|Legislature|REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COMMISSION |
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HB 2785 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
|
Relating to the creation of the Select Committee on Economic Development. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Governor|Legislature|SELECT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
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HB 3101 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general within the governor's office. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform |
Governor|INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
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HB 3132 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
|
Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the State Preservation Board. |
House: State Affairs
|
Companion considered in lieu of |
GIFTS & DONATIONS|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS |
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HB 3219 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to intelligence data standards and protected personal information. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Governor|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Protection of Personal Information|RADIO |
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HB 3333 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Peña, Aaron
Sponsor: 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 |
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