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HB 84 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the authority of municipalities to enact a requirement that establishes the sales price for certain housing units or residential lots. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 188 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 191 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 195 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty. House: Urban Affairs Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 214 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 249 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
HB 292 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to creating a voluntary certification for recovery housing. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 392 87-0 (2021) Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al. Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 468 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to designate an area as a homestead preservation district and reinvestment zone and the use of tax increment revenue in that area. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 470 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to a right of first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 544 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to creating a voluntary certification for recovery housing. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 628 87-0 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al. Relating to prohibiting an increase in the rent of a tenant residing in a development supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 649 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 663 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 700 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 707 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on expanding recovery housing in this state. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 716 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to a study on mold contamination in housing developments supported by financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 862 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee; changing the amount of a civil penalty. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 875 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of age or certain housing needs and to the enforcement of that prohibition. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars
HB 954 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain contract and notice requirements applicable to certain facilities used to house inmates or releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the transfer of certain real property held by the department. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1153 87-0 (2021) Author: Vo, Hubert
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Fair Housing Act to certain sales and rentals. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1260 87-0 (2021) Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al. Relating to a study on the feasibility of establishing a centralized homelessness crisis response data system. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1261 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to a compliance history assessment made for purposes of allocating certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1286 87-0 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al. Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1295 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1301 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to services provided by colonia self-help centers and a study on colonias in this state. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1347 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to impose certain fees on new construction. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1470 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person's source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1481 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to contracts to provide appropriate residential housing to students in extended foster care who enroll at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1604 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1852 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1853 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the qualified allocation plan and manual adopted for the allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1931 87-0 (2021) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 1960 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to regulation of short-term rental units by municipalities; authorizing a civil penalty. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1961 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to regulation of short-term rental units; authorizing a civil penalty; limiting the amount of a fee. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2027 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Placed on intent calendar
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
HB 2069 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the prevention of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2175 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 2296 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 2317 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of affordable housing as a qualifying project for public-private partnerships. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 2328 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the system by which an application for low income housing tax credits is scored and the amount of low income housing tax credits awarded during an application cycle. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2371 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al. Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 2456 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to a right of first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2524 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2582 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to a full-time, on-site property manager or security guard at certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2632 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 2642 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the prioritization for the delivery of electric utility services in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by municipal housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2643 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the development of a plan for the provision of food and water in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2754 87-0 (2021) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections Received from the House
HB 2830 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections No action taken in committee
HB 2893 87-0 (2021) Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of colonia self-help centers in certain counties and to the representation of those counties on the Colonia Resident Advisory Committee. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2906 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the disposition of rental payments received by public housing authorities from tenants. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3439 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3464 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3479 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of an individual's criminal history and to the enforcement of that prohibition. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3798 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies. House: County Affairs Received from the House
HB 3833 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the appraisal of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 3907 87-0 (2021) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
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
HB 4086 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to standards for and regulation of elevators, escalators, and similar equipment in single-family dwellings. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4410 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the consideration of the criminal history of an applicant for an apartment lease. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4472 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 113 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 233 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 265 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person's source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 308 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to prohibiting an increase in the rent of a tenant residing in a development supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 400 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 403 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan
Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a right of first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 591 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 608 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 610 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the inclusion of affordable housing as a qualifying project for public-private partnerships. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 613 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 682 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities. Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 753 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to a limitation on the amount of a fee charged by a public institution of higher education for late payment of student housing costs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 777 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of colonia self-help centers in certain counties and to the representation of those counties on the Colonia Resident Advisory Committee. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee
SB 849 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 850 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1084 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al. Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1144 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1264 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the applicability of the Texas Fair Housing Act to certain sales and rentals. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1374 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1451 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 1565 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee
SB 1569 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the functions of certain urban land bank programs. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1654 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
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
SB 1744 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1745 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study colonias and colonia initiatives in this state. House: House Administration
Senate: Local Government
Referred to House Administration
SB 1753 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to low income housing tax credits administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1833 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1862 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the creation of a task force by the commissioner of education on students residing in temporary living arrangements. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1942 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the creation of public facility corporations and requirements applicable to public facility corporations. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 2030 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a public facility used to provide affordable housing. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 2046 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a compliance history assessment made for purposes of allocating certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 13 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to a study on mold contamination in housing developments supported by financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Filed
HB 94 87-2 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility being developed or used to provide multifamily housing. Filed
HB 73 87-3 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility being developed or used to provide multifamily housing. Filed
HB 40 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to a study on migrant labor housing facilities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 50 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 59 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 96 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to the evaluation of an application for a low income housing tax credit. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 188 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 206 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 244 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 254 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 266 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the definition of sanitary, decent, and safe dwelling for housing developments. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 416 86-0 (2019) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 809 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who were formerly in foster care. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 834 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a land bank program. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 852 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to information a municipality may consider in determining the amount of certain building permit and inspection fees. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1194 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of certain property used to build low-income housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1201 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1215 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1328 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the operations and functions of the Veterans' Land Board and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the board. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1385 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of industrialized housing and buildings. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1402 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the purposes of and income eligibility limits for participation in programs offered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1465 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study on expanding recovery housing in this state. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1586 86-0 (2019) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al. Relating to the administration of federal funds under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1839 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1841 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a housing unit that the owner or a predecessor of the owner acquired from a community land trust. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1881 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al. Relating to application requirements for low income housing tax credits for developments financed through the private activity bond program. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1937 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain low-income housing developments. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
HB 1956 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to certain contract and notice requirements applicable to certain facilities used to house inmates or releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1973 86-0 (2019) Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2054 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones and to certain regulatory prohibitions applicable in those districts and zones. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2186 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2287 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the operations of certain municipal housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2288 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the area of operation of certain municipal housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Received from the House
HB 2529 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the governance of public housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2532 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to designate homestead preservation districts. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2546 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the energy efficiency performance standards for construction of certain industrialized housing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2564 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to addressing the needs of homeless youth. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2692 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2943 86-0 (2019) Author: Button, Angie Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2993 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
HB 3180 86-0 (2019) Author: Bowers, Rhetta Relating to the establishment of a centralized homelessness crisis response data system. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3254 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded to supportive housing developments House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3272 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica Relating to a right of first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3392 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services enrolling certain foster children in the Preparation for Adult Living Program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3513 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to a right of first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3654 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3732 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3756 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the inclusion of affordable housing as a qualifying project for public-private partnerships. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3758 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the authority of the governing board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to amend a qualified allocation plan in response to a natural or man-made disaster. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3773 86-0 (2019) Author: Button, Angie Relating to regulation of short-term rental units by municipalities; authorizing a civil penalty. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3778 86-0 (2019) Author: Button, Angie Relating to regulation of short-term rental units; authorizing a civil penalty; limiting the amount of a fee. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3779 86-0 (2019) Author: Button, Angie Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3969 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to municipal regulation of structured sober living homes. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 4081 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4086 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 4135 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to the effect of certain residential structures on a residence homestead exemption for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4162 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4307 86-0 (2019) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to housing discrimination under the Texas Fair Housing Act. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4340 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the operation of certain urban land bank demonstration programs. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4370 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 4400 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 4419 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4443 86-0 (2019) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4464 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to a study on mold contamination in housing developments supported by financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HJR 58 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state property located near a public school or within a municipal management district that is owned for the purpose of building low-income housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 151 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 224 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter Relating to the licensing requirement for certain migrant labor housing facilities. Senate: Agriculture Referred to Agriculture
SB 233 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 335 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 360 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a study on migrant labor housing facilities. Senate: Agriculture Referred to Agriculture
SB 493 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 542 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 543 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to prohibiting the allocation of low income housing tax credits to certain applicants. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 544 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the administration of federal funds under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 545 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 546 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the governance of public housing authorities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 607 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the operations and functions of the Veterans' Land Board and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the board. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 647 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the purposes of and income eligibility limits for participation in programs offered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 697 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities. Senate: Agriculture Left pending in committee
SB 836 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a housing unit that the owner or a predecessor of the owner acquired from a community land trust. Senate: Property Tax Referred to Property Tax
SB 855 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to information a municipality may consider in determining the amount of certain building permit and inspection fees. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Co-author authorized
SB 864 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a right of first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 886 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 958 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a right of first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1019 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the creation of a housing repair grant pilot program for property owners who provide housing to recipients of certain federal housing assistance. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1114 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the sale or donation of certain school district property for the development of affordable housing for school district personnel and other income-eligible persons. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1117 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the functions of certain urban land bank programs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1118 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to programs operated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to increase access to safe and affordable housing in this state. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1128 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to designate homestead preservation districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1129 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the operation of certain urban land bank demonstration programs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1440 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the effect of a foreclosure on a preexisting residential tenancy. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1472 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1474 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to private activity bonds. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1590 86-0 (2019) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for low-income housing developments. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1829 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to application requirements for low income housing tax credits for developments financed through the private activity bond program. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1830 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing. Senate: Property Tax Left pending in committee
SB 1848 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to certain contract and notice requirements applicable to certain facilities used to house inmates or releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1861 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain public facilities financed, owned, and operated by a public facility corporation. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1888 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to regulation of short-term rental units by municipalities; authorizing a civil penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1918 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1961 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. Senate: Property Tax Referred to Property Tax
SB 2002 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the inclusion of affordable housing as a qualifying project for public-private partnerships. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2005 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to address population growth and prevent the proliferation of substandard dwellings; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2195 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to metering and billing requirements for certain apartment houses, manufactured homes, and recreational vehicles. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2250 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to low income housing tax credits administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2251 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 70 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for conducting a program to create additional housing for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 115 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the value of a residential dwelling that may be offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 192 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 470 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to implement a homestead land bank program. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 616 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 845 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 885 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1041 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to the review of certain privately operated residential facilities for persons released on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1193 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1238 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to investment training for officers of public housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1239 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the governance of public housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1277 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1449 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting local governments from imposing certain fees on new construction. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1512 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the administration of the owner-builder loan program. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1534 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1548 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of certain property used to build low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Meeting cancelled
HB 1606 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to purchase food and beverages. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1609 85-0 (2017) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1653 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1792 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the evaluation of an application for a low income housing tax credit. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1834 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the payment of application fees for a commitment of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
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
HB 1879 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to a study on migrant labor housing facilities. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2109 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2261 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the amendment of an application for an allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2312 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2336 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the participation by certain state and local elected officials during the process for evaluating an application for a low income housing tax credit. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2352 85-0 (2017) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2355 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to measures to assist students at public institutions of higher education who are homeless. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2365 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2507 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to contracts for the housing of inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2528 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to predevelopment loans provided to community housing development organizations by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2532 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2551 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to regulation of short-term rentals by municipalities and counties. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2585 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the provision of veterans housing by county or municipal housing authorities. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2633 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2677 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2728 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the evaluation of an application for a low income housing tax credit. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2792 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to housing authorities established by municipalities and counties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2814 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the installation and inspection of fire sprinkler protection systems; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2947 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3045 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an election to reduce or increase the sales and use tax rate imposed by a municipality for the benefit of a Type B development corporation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3196 85-0 (2017) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to conciliation agreements under the Texas Fair Housing Act. House: Urban Affairs Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3447 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to community land trusts. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3452 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the designation of homestead land trusts and requirements governing funding from homestead preservation reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3506 85-0 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3570 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3574 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
HB 3586 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to funding for new and existing migrant labor housing facilities; establishing an interagency task force to provide support for migrant agricultural workers. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3685 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the administration of the low income housing tax credit program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3691 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3697 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3752 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3843 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for low-income housing developments. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3919 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones and to certain regulatory prohibitions applicable in those districts and zones. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3999 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide affordable housing. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4033 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the prohibition of certain municipal requirements regarding sales of housing units or residential lots. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4072 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain industrialized housing and industrialized buildings. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4189 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HCR 154 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3574. Signed by the Governor
HJR 51 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 66 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state property located near a public school that is owned for the purpose of building low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Meeting cancelled
SB 165 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 451 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to regulation of short-term rentals and short-term rental marketplaces by municipalities and counties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 593 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 852 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to prohibiting local governments from imposing certain fees on new construction. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 989 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the maximum loan amount made to persons under the owner-builder loan program. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 990 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1025 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1238 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1275 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1542 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to a requirement that a condominium receive prior approval from a county prior to its creation. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1672 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the purposes of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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
SB 1674 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to address population growth and prevent the proliferation of substandard dwellings; providing a penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1737 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the enforcement of conciliation agreements entered into under the Texas Fair Housing Act. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1758 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to requirements for the court in permanency hearings for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services who are receiving transitional living services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1853 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1931 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to community land trusts. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1990 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for certain developments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1991 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the administration of federal funds under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1992 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 2023 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the implementation of the community living options information process for residents of certain facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2029 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to funding for new and existing migrant labor housing facilities; establishing an interagency task force to provide support for migrant agricultural workers. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 380 85-1 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the regulation of certain industrialized housing and industrialized buildings. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 38 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 217 84-0 (2015) Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al. Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 678 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to advance notice regarding the housing of sexually violent predators at a new location in various counties of this state. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 752 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the eligibility of property used for affordable housing for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 843 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to housing services provided through the transitional living services program to certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1568 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1772 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1792 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to regulation of residential short-term rental units and collection and reporting periods of hotel occupancy taxes; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2192 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a project authorized to be undertaken by certain Type B economic development corporations in connection with certain multifamily housing. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2627 84-0 (2015) 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 Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2663 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of real property used for certain low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2761 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2860 84-0 (2015) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2878 84-0 (2015) Author: Márquez, Marisa
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2926 84-0 (2015) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3064 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3089 84-0 (2015) Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential high-rise buildings in certain counties; creating a criminal offense. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3093 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the value of a residential dwelling that may be offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3135 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the authority of school districts in certain counties to grant housing stipends to teachers employed by the districts and receive state reimbursement of those costs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3311 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the scoring criteria for an application for a low income housing tax credit and the allocation of those credits to developments reserved for elderly persons. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3436 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3437 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to application requirements for low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3493 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3497 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the award of points for affordable housing projects that are awarded low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3576 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to restrictions on the use, transfer, and sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3608 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the award of certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3660 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded to at-risk developments. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3774 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the use of money administered through the Energy Services Program for Low-Income Individuals. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3793 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3849 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the liability of a person granting access to a gated community to a process server. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3869 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the appointment of commissioners of public housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3993 84-0 (2015) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4011 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to reporting and monitoring requirements related to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4015 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to land bank demonstration programs. House: County Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 4022 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 4101 84-0 (2015) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits set aside for at-risk developments. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HJR 23 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 32 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 146 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to compensation to victims of stalking for relocation and housing rental expenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 497 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the use of money in a tax increment fund to pay costs related to public improvements used for social services programs and permanent supportive housing that promotes the development or redevelopment of a reinvestment zone. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 856 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 976 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1117 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to housing services provided through the transitional living services program to certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1314 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the award of points for affordable housing projects that are awarded low income housing tax credits. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1315 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1316 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1375 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 1635 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment and administration of a program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the demolition and replacement of unsafe housing. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1636 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to financial assistance provided by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation for the demolition and replacement of unsafe housing and the purchase of manufactured homes by individuals and families of very low income. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1658 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a study and report on the establishment of a franchise tax credit for the development of low income housing. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1716 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1719 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the evaluation of an application for a low income housing tax credit. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1730 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the administration by the General Land Office of money allocated to this state from the national Housing Trust Fund. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1804 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1852 84-0 (2015) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the adoption of an amendment procedure for restrictive covenants affecting real property in certain residential subdivisions. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1895 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1962 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
SB 1965 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1976 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment and administration of a program designed to increase the availability of affordable housing. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1989 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to underwriting standards for evaluating applications for low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 2063 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Safe Home Demonstration Program. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 43 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the establishment of the affordable assisted living facility program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 199 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 578 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the regulation of industrialized housing and buildings. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call
HB 654 83-0 (2013) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the ability of a tenant representative to serve as a commissioner of a local housing authority. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 736 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the composition of the housing and health services coordination council. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 761 83-0 (2013) Author: Márquez, Marisa Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1029 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to a home loan program operated by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1537 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1887 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 1888 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded to at-risk developments. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2067 83-0 (2013) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to the liability of a person granting access to a gated community to a process server. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 2521 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a project authorized to be undertaken by a Type B economic development corporation in connection with housing. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2802 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2840 83-0 (2013) Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2905 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to compliance monitoring by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2975 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the merger of housing authorities in certain municipalities and counties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3350 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3361 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; authorizing and otherwise affecting the application of certain fees. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3447 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the establishment and functions of certain urban land banks. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3703 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to property tax appraisals of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3736 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the sale of newly constructed homes and requiring the Texas Real Estate Commission to adopt contract forms to be used in the sale of a newly constructed home. House: Business & Industry Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3757 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3766 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to making available through the Internet certain information about housing and treatment options in each county for persons with mental illness. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3775 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the availability of low-income housing tax credits for developments supported with private activity bonds. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3779 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 213 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2975. Filed
SB 109 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a housing plan developed and certain housing information collected and reported by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 170 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed
SB 193 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income and moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 214 83-0 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; authorizing and otherwise affecting the application of certain fees. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 286 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a home loan program operated by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 444 83-0 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 456 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 659 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to compliance with certain requirements of programs administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 672 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of industrialized housing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 717 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to consent by a minor to housing or care provided through a transitional living program. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1230 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1262 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the housing authorities in certain municipalities and counties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1452 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1551 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the provision of affordable housing and other services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1731 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment, fiscal oversight and administration of the Texas secure loan pilot program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1742 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the creation, fiscal oversight and administration of the Texas Housing Innovations Competition Fund; making an appropriation. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SCR 38 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2975. Signed by the Governor
HB 309 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the supportive living facility pilot program. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 452 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to temporary housing between academic terms for certain postsecondary students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 683 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain organizations and used to provide affordable housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 741 82-0 (2011) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to criteria for financing certain multifamily housing developments. House: Urban Affairs Postponed
HB 1056 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1181 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to abolishing the Texas Department of Rural Affairs and transferring its functions to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Department of State Health Services, and Department of Agriculture. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee
HB 1284 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the transfer of the powers, duties, and programs of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and to the establishment of certain other programs and divisions within the department. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1371 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to vehicle parking requirements in certain municipal housing authority communities. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1372 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the appointment of a tenant representative as a commissioner of a municipal housing authority. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1432 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Sustainable Youth Program. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
HB 1448 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the approval of designs, plans, and specifications of industrialized housing and buildings. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars
HB 1649 82-0 (2011) Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 1770 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the payment of temporary housing costs for certain inmates released or eligible for release on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1818 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation and to the appointment of commissioners of a municipal housing authority; providing penalties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2146 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the designation of certain municipal housing authority employees as peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2404 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to the imposition of a privilege fee for state-owned housing provided to certain state employees by a state agency. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2406 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, John Relating to transferring certain energy assistance programs from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. House: Energy Resources No action taken in committee
HB 2565 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to establish and provide notice regarding an emergency loan program. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2608 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2660 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, John | et. al. Relating to the functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and transferring certain department functions to the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2737 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to criminal history record information checks of employees of residential dwelling projects, including employees of public housing authorities. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2738 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to criminal history background checks performed in relation to the occupancy or use of a public housing unit. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2746 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to liability for the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land in the event of a change of use of the land if the land is transferred to a charitable organization for purposes of building housing for sale without profit to a low-income individual or family. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2916 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, John Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3016 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to energy aggregation by counties in certain areas. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3114 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 3115 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 3133 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property on which housing is being or has been built or repaired for sale or rent to a low-income individual or family. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3190 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3394 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to county building code standards for new residential construction; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3491 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to establishment and functions of certain urban land bank programs. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3559 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to allocation of loans made under the owner-builder loan program. House: Urban Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3704 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the taxation of political subdivisions of the state. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3790 82-0 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. House: Appropriations Postponed
HR 2686 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2608. Reported enrolled
SB 402 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to community land trusts. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/12
SB 649 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation; providing penalties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 665 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Government Organization Committee report printed and distributed
SB 759 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Relating to the state low income housing plan and report developed by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 861 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to the enforcement of building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county; providing a fee. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 892 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the approval of designs, plans, and specifications of industrialized housing and buildings. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 992 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the allocation of loans made under the owner-builder loan program. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1276 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to transferring certain energy assistance programs from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1362 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to county building code standards for new residential construction; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1363 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to county and municipal land development regulations; providing a penalty. Senate: International Relations & Trade Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1364 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Left pending in committee
SB 1392 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1434 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to certain low-income weatherization programs. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1464 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to transferring certain functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1465 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1553 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to criminal history record information checks of employees of residential dwelling projects, including employees of public housing authorities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1554 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to the designation of certain municipal housing authority employees as peace officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1705 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to temporary housing between academic terms for certain postsecondary students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1758 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the provision of affordable housing in this state. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1759 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the application process for single family housing loans offered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 24 82-1 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a penalty. Filed
HB 403 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the capital improvements that a local government may finance with an impact fee. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 434 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a requirement that program materials for the Energy Services Program for Low-Income Individuals be provided in certain languages. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 524 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the appointment of a tenant representative as a commissioner of a municipal housing authority. House: Urban Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 981 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. House: Business & Industry Subcommittee members named
HB 1079 81-0 (2009) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the appellate process for the community development block grant program. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1271 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the required use of tax increment financing to provide affordable housing in certain reinvestment zones. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1412 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to participation in the process for evaluating an application for a low income housing tax credit. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1429 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to notification requirements for applicants for low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1451 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for affordable housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1650 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation; providing penalties. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1819 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to minimum habitability standards for multi-family rental buildings in certain municipalities; providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1961 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to the recipients and subrecipients of financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2095 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the regulation of and claims against residential home builders. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2121 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to participation in the process for evaluating an application for a low income housing tax credit. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 2184 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to a franchise tax credit for building new single-family homes or duplexes that exceed certain energy efficiency standards. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2215 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2284 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain organizations and used to provide affordable housing. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2296 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the administration of certain housing funds by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2297 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the administration of the low income housing tax credit program. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2343 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2450 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration of programs by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in response to or in preparation for a natural disaster. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2492 81-0 (2009) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Sustainable Youth Program. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2555 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property acquired to provide low-income housing or used for charitable purposes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 2629 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to incentives in the low income housing tax credit program to reward applicants who agree to use energy-saving devices and energy conservation measures in a project. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2675 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the establishment of the foreclosure prevention program. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2692 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain municipal requirements regarding sales of residential properties in certain areas. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2827 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of the emergency housing and disaster recovery division within the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2828 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2833 81-0 (2009) Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain building code standards applicable to the unincorporated areas of certain counties; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2865 81-0 (2009) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used by a charitable organization that provides access to affordable financial products and services to certain individuals. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2920 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Susan Relating to the presentation of community living options. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 2924 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the proximity of certain sex offenders' residences to a school. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2980 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3064 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the reporting of multifamily housing development information to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3104 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3161 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the administration of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3162 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to the development of a long-range state low income housing plan. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3163 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to funding the housing trust fund. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3164 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to qualifications for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3165 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to prohibition of certain practices by owners of developments supported with low income housing tax credit allocations. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3168 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the creation of a natural disaster reconstruction demonstration initiative. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3171 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the duties and programs of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3182 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 3215 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the establishment of a down payment assistance program for certain professional educators by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3219 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to the creation and operation of a council to increase state efforts to offer service-enriched housing through increased coordination of housing and health services. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3226 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the payment of temporary housing costs for certain individuals who are released or are eligible for release on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3240 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to a municipal program for foreclosure on and improvement of certain property, and the subsequent sale of the property as affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3358 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to allowing municipal or county housing authorities in certain counties to create housing communities for veterans. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3431 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the transfer of the powers, duties, and programs of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and to the establishment of certain other programs and divisions within the department. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3432 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the administration of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3535 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the allocation of certain low income housing tax credit commitments. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3536 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to determine certain demographic information regarding the occupancy of multiunit residential properties; requiring applicants for certain tax credits to provide certain demographic information. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3537 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the modification of deed restrictions imposed on property under an urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3540 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the creation of a statewide initiative to increase independent, affordable housing for elderly or homeless persons and persons with disabilities. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4025 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to a prohibition on the filing of a suit to remove a house located on a public beach because of a change in the boundary of the beach resulting from a meteorological event. House: Land & Resource Management No action taken in committee
HB 4094 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to state and municipal actions to ensure compliance with fair housing requirements. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4275 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the application process and scoring for the low income housing tax credit program. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 4472 81-0 (2009) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the monumentation of residential subdivisions in the county. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4473 81-0 (2009) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the monumentation of residential subdivisions in a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4614 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to community land trusts. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 665 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the establishment of a windstorm preparedness assistance program that provides financial assistance for certain homeowners in certain counties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 679 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the administration of certain housing funds by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 744 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to qualifications for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 934 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to funding the housing trust fund. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 967 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the disclosure by the developer of the subdivision of planned highway projects that will go through or be adjacent to a subdivision. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
SB 1002 81-0 (2009) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1205 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to community land trusts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1370 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1398 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the requirement by a municipality of a license or permit to occupy or lease a dwelling unit. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1449 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the appointment of a receiver to remedy hazardous properties. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1521 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the regulation of boarding home facilities for persons with disabilities or elderly persons and assisted living facilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1591 81-0 (2009) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the length of time certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1715 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the requirements for a smoke detector in multifamily and other residential units. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/10
SB 1717 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to regulation of owners of developments supported with low income housing tax credit allocations and of housing sponsors of certain multifamily housing developments. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1741 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to emergency management. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SB 1770 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas YouthBuild Program. Senate: Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 1836 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to restrictions on the residence or location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1878 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the creation and operation of a council to increase state efforts to offer service-enriched housing through increased coordination of housing and health services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1943 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to state and municipal actions to ensure compliance with fair housing requirements. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1944 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to a franchise tax credit for charitable contributions made toward certain low-income residential housing programs. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1981 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the proximity of certain sex offenders' residences to a school. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2209 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to applications regarding the issuance of private activity bonds by certain governmental entities for projects with multiple sites. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 2289 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the housing trust fund and the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to provide money for the fund. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2290 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to providing housing assistance to rural communities and small municipalities. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 2291 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the creation and support of community development corporations by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 2292 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of a natural disaster housing reconstruction initiative. House: State Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 46 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funds for affordable housing. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 235 80-0 (2007) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 280 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the eligibility of juvenile correctional officers for the fire fighter and law enforcement or security officer home loan program. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 295 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the regulation of and claims against residential home builders. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 304 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to requiring as a condition of release on parole, mandatory supervision, or community supervision that sex offenders not reside in proximity with other sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 329 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to the provision of free notary public service by applicants for an allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 470 80-0 (2007) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation, operation, management, and programs of homestead preservation districts. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 617 80-0 (2007) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to requiring counties to adopt residential building codes; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 618 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the eligibility of emergency medical services personnel to participate in a low-interest home loan program offered by the state. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 900 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 1692 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Local Government Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1771 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the capital improvements that a local government may finance with an impact fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2023 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the participation by certain state elected officials in the process for evaluating an application for a low income housing tax credit. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2063 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the allocation of certain housing funds by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and to the information used to determine the allocation of those funds. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2089 80-0 (2007) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing in the event of a change in ownership of the property as a result of a foreclosure sale. House: Local Government Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2096 80-0 (2007) Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to utility connections on certain tracts of property in certain counties near an international border. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2118 80-0 (2007) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to licensing and regulation of residential fire alarm technicians and regulation and installation of fire detection and alarm devices. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2150 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the administration of the low income housing tax credit program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2175 80-0 (2007) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to an urban land bank program in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 2284 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to an energy-efficient building accreditation program. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 2353 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Fair Housing Act to public housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2680 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the administration of the low income housing tax credit program. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2681 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2721 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2744 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2963 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to occupancy limits for certain residential rental property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3130 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Robert Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide affordable housing. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3191 80-0 (2007) Author: Hill, Fred
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income housing. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/08
HB 3356 80-0 (2007) Author: Straus, Joe Relating to the acquisition of real property by public housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3631 80-0 (2007) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to the location of a quarry and associated pits in relation to residences in certain counties. House: Natural Resources Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3671 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the effect of the sale of real property to certain land banks on certain causes of action. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3789 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the manner in which notice of certain events concerning the low income housing tax credit program is given. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3871 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the evaluation of an application for a low income housing tax credit. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 3872 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the eligibility of certain applications to receive allocations under the low income housing tax credit program. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3874 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3878 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the operation and management of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 28 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Urging Congress to amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to prohibit the inclusion of the military basic allowance for housing as income for purposes of determining eligibility for federally assisted low-income housing programs. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 198 80-0 (2007) Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Requesting the Texas Residential Construction Commission to work in cooperation with the San Antonio Housing Authority to create and implement an inspection and mediation plan relating to certain authority-built homes. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
SB 99 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the identification of and provision of assistance to colonias and for tracking the progress of certain state-funded projects that benefit colonias. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 117 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 209 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 258 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 408 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 426 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing in the event of a change in ownership of the property as a result of a foreclosure sale. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 628 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to expanding the application of the Texas Residential Construction Commission Act to include condominium apartments. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 658 80-0 (2007) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to an energy-efficient building accreditation program. House: Government Reform
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Government Reform
SB 729 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the issuance and use of private activity bonds by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation and housing finance corporations. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 931 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 986 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to an urban land bank program in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1011 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1021 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the operation of the owner-builder loan program. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1113 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income housing. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1333 80-0 (2007) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide affordable housing. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1486 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the creation of the self-help housing division of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1648 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the enforcement of building codes in unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1733 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to certain required provisions in lease agreements used for developments that are supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1753 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the administration of the low income housing tax credit program. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1757 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain real property transactions involving certain land banks. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1872 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1908 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to affordable housing and to the receivership and rehabilitation of certain property; providing an administrative penalty. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1918 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a phase-in of the ad valorem taxes imposed by certain taxing units on the increase in market value of the residence homestead of a low-income or moderate-income person attributable to a new improvement to the homestead. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1934 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to low-income or moderate-income housing. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 63 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a phase-in of the ad valorem taxes imposed by certain political subdivisions on the value of a new improvement to the residence homestead of a low-income or moderate-income person. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 30 79-0 (2005) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential dwellings; providing civil penalties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 92 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to legislative lobbying by a housing authority; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 156 79-0 (2005) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to the eligibility of certain law enforcement officers to participate in a low-interest home loan program offered by the state. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 181 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain corrections and peace officers to participate in a low-interest home loan program offered by the state. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 277 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to requiring as a condition of release on parole, mandatory supervision, or community supervision that sex offenders not reside in proximity with other sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 281 79-0 (2005) Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to apply a county fire code to certain buildings. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 525 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of homestead preservation districts, reinvestment zones, and other programs to increase home ownership and provide affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 673 79-0 (2005) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to prohibiting housing discrimination against certain persons convicted of a nonviolent criminal offense. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 728 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 775 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the allocation of certain community development block grant program money for the installation of street lights in colonias. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1007 79-0 (2005) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain low-interest home loan programs administered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1060 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to exempting certain persons in transitional living programs from the payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1099 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to migrant labor housing facilities. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1159 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to community support for applications for the issuance of private activity bonds and low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1167 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert | et. al. Relating to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Point of order sustained
HB 1335 79-0 (2005) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to provision of notice to certain persons residing near a proposed housing development. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1389 79-0 (2005) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the provision of free notary public service by applicants for an allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1465 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the removal of a vehicle from a restricted parking space on a parking facility serving a residential building with separate, individually owned dwelling units; providing penalties. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1506 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to community support for applications for the issuance of multifamily housing bonds by housing finance corporations. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1582 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a study of residential foreclosures in certain counties. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1629 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to creating an offense for conduct involving the discharge of fireworks in certain locations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1663 79-0 (2005) Author: Blake, Jr., Roy Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 1693 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to an energy-efficient building program. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1722 79-0 (2005) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to creating reasonable regulation of the storage, discharge, safe use, and oversight of fireworks. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1723 79-0 (2005) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to including within conduct proscribed by various offenses certain conduct involving the discharge of fireworks. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1883 79-0 (2005) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to a moratorium on the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to certain counties or for housing developments in those counties. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1919 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to notice in certain real property transactions concerning public improvement districts. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/06
HB 1982 79-0 (2005) Author: Blake, Jr., Roy | et. al.
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1993 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide low-income housing. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1998 79-0 (2005) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to the timing of hearings and community meetings regarding applications for an allocation of low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2044 79-0 (2005) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to county authority to regulate vehicular or pedestrian gates at certain gated communities and multi-unit housing projects. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2080 79-0 (2005) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the ad valorem tax status of a license to occupy a dwelling unit in a tax-exempt retirement community. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2266 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of municipalities to enact a requirement that establishes the sales price for certain housing units or residential lots. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2304 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of alarm systems and alarm systems companies; providing penalties. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2536 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to urban land bank demonstration programs. House: Financial Institutions Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2642 79-0 (2005) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to inspections related to childhood lead poisoning and blood lead levels of concern; imposing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2714 79-0 (2005) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to the operation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2882 79-0 (2005) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the functions and continuation of the state's urban and rural housing and community affairs programs; the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation; and the Office of Rural Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3404 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the regulation of and claims against residential home builders. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HCR 7 79-0 (2005) Author: Cook, Robert | et. al. Memorializing Congress to preserve the community development block grant program and its funding at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. House: Urban Affairs Received from the House
SB 200 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to county authority to regulate vehicular or pedestrian gates to gated communities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 356 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to an urban land bank program in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 425 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to subdivision platting requirements and assistance for certain counties near an international border. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 488 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to certain low-interest home loan programs administered by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 628 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to an urban land bank program in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 647 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the allocation of certain community development block grant program money for the installation of street lights in colonias. Senate: International Relations & Trade Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 683 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to migrant labor housing facilities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 684 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 723 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a study of affordable housing needs and potential revenue sources for affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 724 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
SB 744 79-0 (2005) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the ad valorem tax status of a license to occupy a dwelling unit in a tax-exempt retirement community. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 827 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to systems for identifying colonias and for tracking the progress of state-funded projects that benefit colonias and the submission of a related report to the legislature. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 833 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the required use of tax increment financing to provide affordable housing in certain reinvestment zones. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 862 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to allowing the Veterans' Land Board to appoint an advisory committee to assist in determining eligibility to participate in certain programs. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal
SB 865 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
SB 935 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 953 79-0 (2005) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to an energy-efficient building program. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 964 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the authorization, administration, and funding of the program to provide financial assistance for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of water supply and sewer services for economically distressed areas. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1031 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to requiring the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner to conduct a study of certain mortgage lending practices or patterns. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1162 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to notice in certain real property transactions concerning public improvement districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1202 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the coordination of colonia initiatives and services to colonia residents. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 1321 79-0 (2005) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program. Senate: Business & Commerce Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1338 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the allocation of community development block grant program funds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1341 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1365 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the regulation of alarm systems and alarm systems companies. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1423 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the adoption of certain residential building codes in municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1599 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to requirements for the adoption of local amendments to certain municipal residential construction codes. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1625 79-0 (2005) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to including within conduct proscribed by various offenses certain conduct involving the discharge of fireworks. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1637 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to housing assistance and other assistance provided by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1645 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to creation of an Internet portal for housing resources. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1722 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to urban land bank demonstration programs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1841 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to appointing certain recipients of housing assistance as commissioners of public housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 27 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
SB 16 79-1 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing certain counties and municipalities to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: International Relations & Trade Committee report printed and distributed
HB 129 79-3 (2006) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the eligibility of juvenile correctional officers for the fire fighter and law enforcement or security officer home loan program. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 39 78-0 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the applicability of certain requirements regarding security devices on leased dwellings. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 132 78-0 (2003) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to a study regarding the housing needs of persons with disabilities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 363 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to peace officers commissioned and employed by public housing authorities. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 398 78-0 (2003) Author: Mowery, Anna Relating to the approval process for certain housing project sites proposed by public housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 424 78-0 (2003) Author: Christian, Wayne
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the regulation of certain housing authorities; providing a penalty. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 428 78-0 (2003) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 476 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to requiring as a condition of release on parole, mandatory supervision, or community supervision that sex offenders not reside in proximity with other sex offenders. House: Law Enforcement Considered in Calendars
HB 543 78-0 (2003) Author: Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain restrictions on the delivery or installation of a new or used manufactured home in a flood-prone area. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 560 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to vehicles left unattended on certain parking facilities and to the removal and storage of those vehicles. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/04
HB 592 78-0 (2003) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to energy efficiency programs developed by the energy office. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 636 78-0 (2003) Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al. Relating to prohibiting housing discrimination against certain persons convicted of a nonviolent criminal offense. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 637 78-0 (2003) Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al. Relating to the regulation of industrialized housing and buildings by municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 676 78-0 (2003) Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al. Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1044 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Local Government Ways and Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1247 78-0 (2003) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the creation, funding, and operation of a fire fighter and police officer home loan program. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1495 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to the registration of homebuilders. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 1604 78-0 (2003) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to county authority to regulate the use, location, and occupancy of land and buildings for residential purposes; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1902 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to a suit filed by a municipality to enforce residential land use restrictions. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2204 78-0 (2003) Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2454 78-0 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to home and building construction energy conservation standards and programs. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 2473 78-0 (2003) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to certain housing programs administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the role of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the allocation of private activity bonds. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2566 78-0 (2003) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to community evaluation of applications for low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2569 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 2661 78-0 (2003) Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the use of graywater. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2767 78-0 (2003) Author: Hardcastle, Rick Relating to disclosure requirements for residential foundations in certain areas. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 2801 78-0 (2003) Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to urban land bank demonstration programs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2814 78-0 (2003) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to legislative lobbying by a housing authority; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2919 78-0 (2003) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program. House: Economic Development Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2934 78-0 (2003) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2948 78-0 (2003) Author: Hope, Ruben Relating to a timeshare developer's ability to complete certain documents. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2969 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to exempting certain persons in transitional living programs from the payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 3079 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George Relating to the management of certain condominiums. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3183 78-0 (2003) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to requiring disclosure of the sale price of real property to an appraisal district; providing a penalty. House: Local Government Ways and Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 3221 78-0 (2003) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to subdivision platting requirements in certain counties near an international border. House: Border and International Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3251 78-0 (2003) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to use inclusionary zoning to promote the development of affordable housing. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3432 78-0 (2003) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to allowing the creation of homestead preservation districts to increase homeownership and provide affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3546 78-0 (2003) Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Local Government Ways and Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/04
SB 67 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the role of the Texas Workforce Commission in addressing housing needs of certain recipients of financial assistance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 264 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 284 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 303 78-0 (2003) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the regulation of industrialized housing and buildings by municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 395 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Senate: International Relations and Trade Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 535 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to authorizing certain counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. House: Border and International Affairs
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 773 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the registration of homebuilders. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 999 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to the establishment of reserve accounts to fund necessary repairs for certain multifamily rental housing developments assisted by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; providing an administrative penalty. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1473 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to a community service requirement for certain public housing residents. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1584 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1591 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to reasonable and evidence-based community opposition to state funded affordable housing developments and possible remediation for documented community impacts of affordable housing concentrations. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1592 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to applications for and allocations of reservations of the state ceiling among issuers of qualified residential rental project bonds. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Finance
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1647 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: Hope, Ruben
Relating to a timeshare developer's ability to complete certain documents. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1836 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to eligibility of nonborder areas for certain state assistance. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 191 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to use of the housing trust fund to benefit certain individuals. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 239 77-0 (2001) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 285 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Phil Relating to the authority of a county or school district to sell land to certain organizations that provide low-income housing or promote revitalization of the land. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 468 77-0 (2001) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the transportation of and certain ad valorem tax liens on manufactured homes; providing a penalty. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 557 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to regulating leasing in certain manufactured home communities; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
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HB 652 77-0 (2001) Author: Najera, Manny Relating to the provision of electric utility service in certain counties near an international border. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 829 77-0 (2001) Author: Hill, Fred | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain areas for certain colonia funding programs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 857 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to establish a commission for the homeless and to require the collection of a fee to finance the commission. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1392 77-0 (2001) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to certain ad valorem tax exemptions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1869 77-0 (2001) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the acquisition of manufactured homes through financing or other means and to persons associated with those acquisitions. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2076 77-0 (2001) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption of travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 2116 77-0 (2001) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al. Relating to a restriction on the financing of multifamily residential developments by housing authorities and housing finance corporations. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2221 77-0 (2001) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to county authority to regulate vehicular or pedestrian gates to and to require building numbers for certain multi-unit housing projects; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2224 77-0 (2001) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to a prohibition on discrimination against criminal offenders in the sale or rental of a dwelling. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2375 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the composition of the governing board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2376 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to integrated housing for individuals with special needs. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2377 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to accessibility standards for projects that are allocated low income housing tax credits. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2411 77-0 (2001) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al. Relating to the adoption of a uniform residential building code for use in the state. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2481 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to certain restrictions on the delivery or installation of a new or used manufactured home in a flood-prone area. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2715 77-0 (2001) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to establishing the positions of regional development coordinator and of database information specialist in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2839 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to energy efficiency programs developed by the energy office. House: Energy Resources
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2902 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the certification and monitoring of a housing program applicant's compliance with certain state and federal laws. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3196 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Elizabeth Relating to a limitation on the liability of directors of housing finance corporations. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 3197 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Elizabeth Relating to the financing of certain housing and nonhousing facilities by a housing finance corporation. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3206 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the selection of tenants in multifamily rental housing developments funded or administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3232 77-0 (2001) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to a program to meet the need for affordable housing in this state. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3260 77-0 (2001) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to the preservation of affordable housing by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3266 77-0 (2001) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to authorizing a county to adopt a uniform residential building code; providing a criminal penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3349 77-0 (2001) Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to providing a means by which abandoned property can be conveyed with clear title to be used for housing for low-income individuals or families. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3363 77-0 (2001) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to priorities for issues of qualified residential rental project bonds under the private activity bond allocation program. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3379 77-0 (2001) Author: Hawley, Judy Relating to the regulation of floating cabins; providing penalties. House: State Recreational Resources Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 3383 77-0 (2001) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain community housing development organizations. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 3412 77-0 (2001) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the authority of Public Housing Authorities to develop mixed income projects. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3413 77-0 (2001) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the exemption of a public housing authority from competitive bidding requirements for certain activities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3414 77-0 (2001) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the powers of public housing authorities regarding the development and operation of housing projects. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3439 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3449 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and to other matters relating to housing or community development, including the creation of the Manufactured Housing Board and the Office of Rural Community Affairs; providing a penalty. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3450 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3451 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3479 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the applicability of provisions governing the powers of property owner's associations concerning restrictive covenants in certain subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3552 77-0 (2001) Author: Raymond, Richard
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3623 77-0 (2001) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the transfer of certain underused real property owned or controlled by the state to political subdivisions for use as affordable and accessible housing. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3701 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the requirement that certain off-campus housing for students of institutions of higher education be equipped with a fire protection sprinkler system; providing a penalty. House: Higher Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HCR 327 77-0 (2001) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 1869. Signed by the Governor
HJR 44 77-0 (2001) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize taxing units other than school districts to exempt certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 125 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to the preparation and submission of the state low income housing annual report and plan. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 319 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 320 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 322 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and to other matters relating to housing or community development, including the creation of the Manufactured Housing Board; providing a penalty. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
SB 365 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the adoption of a uniform residential building code for use in the state. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 475 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David Relating to a housing stipend program for public school teachers in rural areas. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
SB 914 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to certain educational facilities and housing facilities owned by higher education authorities or by certain nonprofit entities. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 929 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to a restriction on the financing of multifamily residential developments by housing authorities and housing finance corporations. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 1147 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to county authority to regulate vehicular or pedestrian gates to and to require building numbers for certain multi-unit housing projects; providing a penalty. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1215 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to priorities for issues of qualified residential rental project bonds under the private activity bond allocation program. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1267 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to a program to meet the need for affordable housing in this state. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1287 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to the financing of certain housing and nonhousing facilities by a housing finance corporation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1288 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to a limitation on the liability of directors of housing finance corporations. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1408 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to a program to provide for affordable housing and to certain court costs to fund the program and related job training. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1503 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to an assessment of the affordable housing needs of the regions of this state. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1510 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the office of the colonia initiatives coordinator. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1548 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the creation of a program to provide low-interest home mortgage loans to certain teachers. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1551 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to establishing the positions of regional development coordinator and of database information specialist in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1573 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the regulation of floating cabins; providing penalties. House: State Recreational Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1798 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.
Sponsor: Sadler, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation, funding, and operation of the Teachers' Home Loan Program. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1841 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the requirement that certain off-campus housing for students of institutions of higher education be equipped with a fire protection sprinkler system; providing a penalty. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1843 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the exemption of travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 11 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 54 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize taxing units other than school districts to exempt certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 86 70-0 (1987) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to review of enforcement of the federal fair housing laws in this state. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 439 70-0 (1987) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro Relating to the governing body of a housing authority. House: Urban Affairs 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 798 70-0 (1987) Author: Ceverha, Bill
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to certain installations of battery-powered smoke detectors in single-family and two-family residences. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 877 70-0 (1987) Author: Millsap, Mike
Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the regulation of smoke detectors by local ordinance. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 898 70-0 (1987) Author: Blair, Fred Relating to the appointment and removal of commissioners of a housing authority. House: Urban Affairs Reported from s/c with substitute
HB 905 70-0 (1987) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to the appointment, removal, and qualifications of commissioners of a housing authority. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1116 70-0 (1987) Author: Perry, Rick Relating to the organization and administration of the Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. House: Higher Education Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 1387 70-0 (1987) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the purchase of supplies for a housing authority through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 2583 70-0 (1987) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to exempting food and drinks served to residents of certain retirement facilities from sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 148 70-0 (1987) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Creating the Task Force on Affordable Housing. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
SB 481 70-0 (1987) Author: Johnson, Eddie
Sponsor: Blair, Fred
Relating to the repair or removal of substandard buildings in a home-rule municipality; providing a civil penalty. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 484 70-0 (1987) Author: Johnson, Eddie
Sponsor: Blair, Fred
Relating to the appointment and removal of commissioners of a housing authority. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 718 70-0 (1987) Author: Johnson, Eddie Relating to giving public notice of and holding a public meeting about a housing project of a housing authority. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Special Subcommittee
SCR 103 70-0 (1987) Author: Parmer, Hugh Creating the Task Force on Affordable Housing. Senate: Administration, Special Co-author authorized
HB 59 70-2 (1987) Author: Beauchamp, Jerry
Sponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the conflicts of interests of employees of housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
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HB 15 69-0 (1985) Author: Criss, Lloyd
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to appointment and removal of commissioners of a housing authority. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 142 69-0 (1985) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the board of directors of the Texas Housing Agency. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 345 69-0 (1985) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to the location of housing projects by housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 391 69-0 (1985) Author: Price, Albert Relating to an exemption from property taxation of the property of certain corporations that provide housing for persons with low incomes. House: Ways & Means Referred to subcommittee
HB 547 69-0 (1985) Author: Hill, Anita Relating to the requirements for document conveying a home. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 686 69-0 (1985) Author: Jackson, Lee Relating to the enclosure of certain swimming pools. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 830 69-0 (1985) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to appointment, removal, and qualifications of commissioners of a housing authority. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1218 69-0 (1985) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the construction, installation, and location of industrialized housing and buildings and modular homes; providing a penalty. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Economic Development
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HB 1400 69-0 (1985) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the authority of housing authorities to provide housing to persons of moderate income. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1987 69-0 (1985) Author: Finnell, Charles Relating to the provision of housing for the elderly. House: Retirement & Aging No action taken in committee
HB 2354 69-0 (1985) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to review of enforcement of the federal fair housing laws in this state. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HR 120 69-0 (1985) Author: Finnell, Charles Directing the Texas Housing Agency to insure that certain housing development financed by bonds includes accommodations for elderly individuals with low incomes. Reported enrolled
SB 6 69-0 (1985) Author: Parker, Carl Relating ot the composition of the board of directors of the Texas Housing Agency and to the housing functions and cooperation of the Texas Housing Agency and the Texas Department of Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 490 69-0 (1985) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to appointment, removal, and qualifications of commissioners of a housing authority. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Postponed in committee
SB 584 69-0 (1985) Author: McFarland, Bob Relating to the construction, installation, and location of industrialized housing and buildings and modular homes. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 969 69-0 (1985) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the provision of housing for the elderly and to the powers and duties of the Texas Housing Agency, corporations organized under the Texas Housing Financing Corporation Act, and the Texas Department of Aging; creating a special fund and prescribing its use. House: Retirement & Aging
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 1204 69-0 (1985) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to continuance or discontinuance of certain housing emergencies. Senate: State Affairs Removed from local & uncontested cal.
HB 22 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to the membership of and the procedures of the Board of Commissioners of Housing Authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
HB 152 68-0 (1983) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to appointment and removal of commissioners of a housing authority. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 259 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to commissioning certain housing security officers as peace officers. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
HB 505 68-0 (1983) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to a criminal offense for the use of certain aluminum electrical wiring in residences. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee
HB 656 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to the appointment of commissioners of the housing authority in the city of Dallas. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
HB 704 68-0 (1983) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to the manufacture and resale of certain building materials that contain urea formaldehyde and the sale of residences containing that substance. House: Business & Commerce Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
HB 738 68-0 (1983) Author: Price, Albert Relating to an exemption from property taxation of the property of certain nonprofit corporations that provide housing for persons with low income. House: Ways & Means Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 1456 68-0 (1983) Author: Bush, Bob Relating to regulation of commercial, industrial, residential, and all other types of condominiums, and to the enforcement of certain liens relating to condominiums that are homesteads. House: Business & Commerce Placed on daily Major State Calendar
HB 1480 68-0 (1983) Author: Smith, Ashley
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the requirement that a housing authority conduct a public hearing before obtaining any governmental permits for a housing project. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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HB 1505 68-0 (1983) Author: Pennington, Randy
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to housing projects subject to the jurisdiction of a housing authority; creating a penalty. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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HB 2179 68-0 (1983) Author: Martinez, Roman Relating to the formation of cooperative corporations for the acquisition of housing facilities for the stockholders thereof. House: Business & Commerce Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
HB 2233 68-0 (1983) Author: Jackson, Lee
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to housing finance corporations and the issuance of revenue bonds in order to carry out the purposes of the Act. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: State Affairs
Motion withdrawn
HCR 79 68-0 (1983) Author: Lee, El Franco Creating a joint interim committee to study the state role in providing housing for moderate and low income persons; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th Legislature. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 289 68-0 (1983) Author: Vale, Bob Relating to the establishment of a state program to weatherize homes of needy or elderly individuals or families; requiring reports to the legislature. Senate: Health & Human Resources Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
SB 426 68-0 (1983) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to state loans to finance the purchase, installation, or repair of energy conservation devices and renewable energy systems by persons and families of low income and families of moderate income. Senate: Health & Human Resources Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 487 68-0 (1983) Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Sponsor: Simpson, Bob
Relating to the exemption of certain property from the satisfaction of liabilities. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 579 68-0 (1983) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the regulation and licensing of migrant labor housing facilities; authorizing certain fees; providing hearing and enforcement procedures and penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Resources
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SB 754 68-0 (1983) Author: Uribe, Hector Relating to regulation of commercial, industrial, residential, and all other types of condominiums. Senate: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 1390 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to an exemption from property taxation of the property of certain nonprofit corporations that provide housing for persons with low income. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 1408 68-0 (1983) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to allowing an incorporated city or town or other political subdivision of the state to issue a permit to a nonprofit organization for the construction of apartment houses for the low-income elderly without requiring individual metering or submetering. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 1425 68-0 (1983) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Messer, Bill
Relating to the amendment of a condominium declaration and the authority of a condominium association to alter or destroy a unit or a limited common element. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: State Affairs
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SCR 25 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl Urging state pension systems to make investments benefiting the housing industry. Senate: Health & Human Resources Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
SCR 40 68-0 (1983) Author: Whitmire, John Creating a joint interim committee to study the state role in providing housing for moderate- and low-income persons. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SCR 130 68-0 (1983) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Pennington, Randy
Recalling HB1505 from the house. Filed without the Governor's signature
HB 49 67-0 (1981) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to a criminal offense for the use of certain aluminum electrical wiring in residences. House: Business & Industry Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 156 67-0 (1981) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to commissioning certain housing security officers as peace officers. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 439 67-0 (1981) Author: McLeod, E. Douglas Relating to regulation of commercial, industrial, and residential condominiums. House: Business & Industry Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
HB 595 67-0 (1981) Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob Relating to notice and public hearing requirements for public housing projects. House: Business & Industry Coauthor authorized
HB 796 67-0 (1981) Author: Ware, Bob
Sponsor: Andujar, Betty
Relating to notice and a public meeting about a proposed housing project of a housing authority. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Human Resources
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HB 945 67-0 (1981) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to the exemption from property taxation of property of certain nonprofit corporations providing housing for persons with low incomes. House: Ways & Means Reported from subcommittee with no recommendation
HB 1089 67-0 (1981) Author: Pierce, George Relating to notice to certain property owners of a proposed housing project of a housing authority. House: Business & Industry Coauthor authorized
HB 1195 67-0 (1981) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to prohibiting the manufacture and installation of urea-formaldehyde foam insulation and the sale of homes containing that insulation. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HB 1782 67-0 (1981) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to the manufacture and sale of certain building materials that contain urea formaldehyde and the sale or rental of residences containing that substance. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HB 1802 67-0 (1981) Author: Tow, Rodney Relating to ad valorem taxation of certain publicly owned property used to provide housing for private purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to subcommittee
HB 1812 67-0 (1981) Author: Robnett, Nolan
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to disclosure requirements for retirement villages and certain facilities that provide care for individuals. pref. no. 29. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Resources
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HB 1828 67-0 (1981) Author: Garcia, Matt
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to local community development programs. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 1926 67-0 (1981) Author: Turner, Jim Relating to exemption from property taxation of property of nonprofit corporations used to provide housing and related facilities for certain elderly persons. House: Ways & Means Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1927 67-0 (1981) Author: Turner, Jim Relating to the exemption from property taxes of certain property of nonprofit corporations used to provide housing and related facilities for the the elderly. House: Ways & Means Referred to subcommittee
HB 1967 67-0 (1981) Author: Patrick, Kae Relating to the election of the commissioners of a housing authority. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 2070 67-0 (1981) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to damages in the condemnation of property occupied as a home. House: State Affairs No action taken
HB 2074 67-0 (1981) Author: Hackney, Clint Relating to the requirement for new residential buildings to have burglar alarms. House: Business & Industry Referred to Committee on Business and Industry
HB 2233 67-0 (1981) Author: Bush, Bob
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to regulation of commercial, industrial, residential, and all other types of condominiums. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2283 67-0 (1981) Author: Presnal, Bill Relating to the payment of salaries and other administrative expenses of the Texas Housing Agency. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HJR 48 67-0 (1981) Author: Bush, Bob Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the granting and enforcement of common expense assessment liens on homesteads that are condominiums. House: Constitutional Amendments No action taken
HJR 88 67-0 (1981) Author: Bush, Bob Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the granting and enforcement of mechanics' and materialmens' liens on homesteads that are condominiums. House: Constitutional Amendments No action taken
SB 53 67-0 (1981) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain nonprofit corporations that are homeowners associations. Senate: Finance Coauthor authorized
SB 134 67-0 (1981) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations that are condominium management associations. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 422 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the transfer of housing functions from the Texas Department of Community Affairs to the Texas Housing Agency. Senate: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 778 67-0 (1981) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to state loans to finance the purchase, installation, or repair of solar energy devices for use in residences or to finance the purchase of residences having solar energy devices. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 905 67-0 (1981) Author: Uribe, Hector
Sponsor: Lee, Don
Relating to the area of operation of regional housing authorities and county housing authorities. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1092 67-0 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to the payment of salaries and other administrative expenses of the Texas Housing Agency. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 53 67-1 (1981) Author: Turner, Jim Relating to exemption from property taxation of property of nonprofit corporations used to provide housing and related facilities for certain elderly persons. House: Ways & Means Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 144 67-1 (1981) Author: Price, Albert Relating to the exemption from property taxation of property of certain nonprofit corporations providing housing for persons with low income. House: Ways & Means Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HJR 9 67-1 (1981) Author: Turner, Jim Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from property taxation the property of nonprofit institutions used to provide housing and related facilities for elderly persons. House: Constitutional Amendments Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HB 249 66-0 (1979) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to the commissioning of housing security officers as peace officers. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 947 66-0 (1979) Author: Edwards, Al
Sponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to a housing rehabilitation program for blighted residential areas. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Human Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 962 66-0 (1979) Author: Browder, Jim
Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to regulation of residential service companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1528 66-0 (1979) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to a criminal offense for the use of certain aluminum electrical wiring in residences. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HB 1733 66-0 (1979) Author: Lalor, Lance
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to housing for persons and families of low and moderate income. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Human Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1862 66-0 (1979) Author: Price, Albert Relating to property tax exemptions for property of certain non-profit housing corporations. House: Ways & Means Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1874 66-0 (1979) Author: Lee, El Franco Relating to aassigned mortgage loans for low income housing. House: Financial Institutions Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1925 66-0 (1979) Author: Grubbs, Walter B.
Sponsor: Short, E.L.
Relating to the requirement of fire detection and smoke alarm systems in certain buildings. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 2092 66-0 (1979) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to a warranty of habitability of residential premises. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
SB 370 66-0 (1979) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the licensing and regulation by the Texas Real Estate Commission of persons offering residential service contracts to the public; defining "residential service contract" and other terms. Senate: Economic Development Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading)
SB 460 66-0 (1979) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to commissioning certain housing security officers as peace officers. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 549 66-0 (1979) Author: Santiesteban, H. Amending the Housing Authorities Law. Senate: Human Resources Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1022 66-0 (1979) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to property tax exemptions for property of certain non-profit housing corporations. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 59 65-0 (1977) Author: Johnson, Eddie Relating to creation, administration, and financing of a housing rehabilitation program involving the state and certain local governments. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 178 65-0 (1977) Author: Johnson, Eddie
Sponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, and financing of a housing rehabilitation program involving the state and certain local governments; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs
Senate: Human Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 427 65-0 (1977) Author: Johnson, Eddie Relating to the creation of the Texas Fair Housing Act; providing functions, duties, and responsibilities of the Texas Fair Housing Commission; making other provisions relative to the regulation of certain discriminatory acts; and providing judicial hearings, remedies, and penalties. House: State Affairs Coauthor authorized
HB 1028 65-0 (1977) Author: Briscoe, Leonard Relating to a housing rehabilitation program for blighted residential areas. House: Business & Industry Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1220 65-0 (1977) Author: Powers, Pike Providing a performance standard for building specifications; creating an advisory committee to establish methods for reaching the performance standard and avenues for communicating those methods, and providing for enforcement and administration of this Act; and declaring an emergency. House: Insurance Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1609 65-0 (1977) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to commissioning certain housing security officers as a peace officers. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1742 65-0 (1977) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to the appointment of housing authority commissioners and notice and a public meeting concerning a proposed housing project of a housing authority. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 130 65-0 (1977) Author: Williams, Lindon Relating to the requirement of smoke detection alarms in certain dwellings constructed after January 1, 1978; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Human Resources Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 316 65-0 (1977) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the appointment of additional commissioners of a housing authority. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to subcommittee
SB 747 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to commissioning certain housing security officers as peace officers under certain circumstances; relating to the noneligibility for certain benefits of housing security officers comissioned as peace officers. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 836 65-0 (1977) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Caraway, Bill
Relating to the blind, the visually handicapped, and the otherwise physically handicapped; forbidding discrimination in access to housing accommodations and certain employment opportunities against the blind, the visually handicapped, and the otherwise physically disabled. House: Social Services
Senate: Human Resources
90 Day Bill
SR 673 65-0 (1977) Author: Parker, Carl Directing the standing Committee on Intergovernmental Relations to study methods to make housing available to the poor. Senate: Administration
HB 8 65-2 (1978) Author: Wilson, John Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax of building materials used in the construction, renovation, and repair of residential housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
HB 134 64-0 (1975) Author: Kaster, James J. Creating the Texas Home Rehabilitation Loan Insurance Fund, defining its purposes, objectives, powers, and responsibilities, and providing for the administration of the fund by the Texas Department of Community Affairs; establishing a procedure for the creation of local home rehabilitation agencies to administer the fund in local communities. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 37 63-0 (1973) Author: Kaster, James J.
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Authorizing local option elections to approve or prohibit the use of real property acquired through urban renewal for public housing. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 361 63-0 (1973) Author: Semos, Chris V.
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to exemption from the property tax and from the franchise tax for certain nonprofit corporations providing homes for the handicapped or elderly persons. House: Revenue & Taxation
Senate: State Affairs
Filed without Governor's signature
HB 408 63-0 (1973) Author: Jones, Luther Relating to civil service systems for housing authorities; and declaring an emergency. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1096 63-0 (1973) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the appointment of additional commissioners of a housing authority. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1165 63-0 (1973) Author: Cavness, Don
Sponsor: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to tax exemptions for certain property of certain corporations providing homes for elderly persons or handicapped persons. House: Revenue & Taxation
Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HR 176 63-0 (1973) Author: Finney, Dave Requesting State Affairs Committee to study need for legislation regarding housing agencies and the financing of housing in Texas. House: State Affairs Sent to Calendar Committee
SB 902 63-0 (1973) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to civil service systems for housing authorities; providing for the creation, administration, and duration of a system and for the powers of its commission, the employees covered, and for certain rights of appeal to courts by employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably
HB 38 62-0 (1971) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to establishing the Texas Housing Corporation.
HB 502 62-0 (1971) Author: Semos, Chris V.
Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to providing an exemption from the franchise tax for certain nonprofit corporations engaged in the business of owning residential property used as cooperative housing.
HB 543 62-0 (1971) Author: Salter, Robert Relating to removing the prohibition against using real property acquired under the Urban Renewal Law for public housing.
HB 637 62-0 (1971) Author: Harding, Forrest A.
Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to exempting from the franchise tax certain corporations providing homes for certain elderly people.
HB 665 62-0 (1971) Author: Salter, Robert
Sponsor: Watson, Murray
Relating to the area of operation of a county or regional housing authority.
HB 1008 62-0 (1971) Author: Cavness, Don Relating tothe creation of the Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory.
HB 1025 62-0 (1971) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the appointment of additional commissioners of a housing authority.
HB 1026 62-0 (1971) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to single-family and multi-family housing in urban renewal areas.
HB 1299 62-0 (1971) Author: Salter, Robert
Sponsor: Watson, Murray
Relating to validating the procedure for formation and creation of regional housing authorities under provisions of the Housing Authorities Law.
HB 1717 62-0 (1971) Author: Blanton, Jack | et. al. Relating to creating the Redevelopment Housing Corporation.
HJR 3 62-0 (1971) Author: Johnson, Jake Proposing for a constitutional amendment providing for a veterans' and public employees' housing program and for the issuance of a bonds to finance the program.
SB 82 62-0 (1971) Author: Jordan, Barbara Relating to permits for construction of public housing on urban renewal land.
SB 338 62-0 (1971) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" | et. al.
Sponsor: Jones, Delwin
Relating to creation of the Real Estate Research Center at Texas A & M University.
SB 535 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to creating the State of Texas Building Materials and Systems Testing Laboratory, including a Technical Testing and Evaluation Council.
SB 923 62-0 (1971) Author: Jordan, Barbara Relating to creating the "Redevelopment Housing Corporation".
HB 13 62-1 (1971) Author: Sanchez, Henry Relating to creating the Texas Housing Finance Corporation.
HB 1011 61-0 (1969) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al. Relating to rentals and tenant selection for housing projects.
HB 1081 61-0 (1969) Author: Orr, Fred Relating to the creation, powers, duties, and procedures of the Texas State Board of Housing.
HJR 51 61-0 (1969) Author: Johnson, Jake Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for a veterans' and public employees' housing program.
SB 615 61-0 (1969) Author: Strong, Jack B. Relating to prescribing minimum requirements for one- and two-family dwellings as to sanitation, ventilation, occupancy of space, structure and equipment, safety and health; prohibiting substandard conditions; providing penalties.
SB 616 61-0 (1969) Author: Strong, Jack B. Relating to adopting a code for the construction, alteration, repair, and removal of buildings designed for occupancy by three or more families in unincorporated areas of the state; providing sanctions.
SB 622 61-0 (1969) Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne Relating to amending the Housing Authority Act relative to limiting the power of the Authority to vest in obligee to take possession of housing project or to cause appointment of receiver thereof or acquire title thereto through foreclosure proceedings.
HB 84 61-1 (1969) Author: Garcia, Jr., Joseph A. "Sporty" | et. al. Relating to creating housing authorities for Willacy County Navigation District.
SB 68 61-1 (1969) Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne Relating to creating housing authorities for Willacy County Navigation District.
SB 63 61-2 (1969) Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne Relating to creating housing authorities for Willacy County Navigation District.
HB 984 60-0 (1967) Author: Floyd, Guy Lawrence Maximilian | et. al. Relating to enacting the Home Improvement Contractors Licensing Law; providing penalties and creating penal offenses.
HB 1225 60-0 (1967) Author: Floyd, Guy Lawrence Maximilian | et. al. Relating to enacting the Home Improvement Contractors Licensing Law; providing penalties and creating penal offenses.
SB 472 60-0 (1967) Author: Bernal, Joseph J. Relating to the Home Improvement Contractors Licensing Law; providing penalties and creating penal offenses.
HB 53 59-0 (1965) Author: Slider, James Lenoy Relating to the use of lumber for certain construction purposes; prohibiting the use for such purposes of certain types of lumber exceeding a specified moisture content; providing a penalty.
HB 253 59-0 (1965) Author: Rapp, William M. "Bill" Relating to amending certain acts to create housing authorities for certain navigation districts.
HB 1149 59-0 (1965) Author: Cherry, Horace Dicken "Dick" Relating to requiring the use of safe glazing material in sliding glass doors and sliding glass door assemblies.
SB 49 59-0 (1965) Author: Crump, Louis M. Relating to the use of certain brick or tile products; providing a penalty.
SB 542 59-0 (1965) Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott Relating to authorizing cities in certain counties to adopt ordinances to regulate the home improvement and repair contracting business.
HB 241 58-0 (1963) Author: Rapp, William M. "Bill" Relating to creating housing authorities for certain navigation districts.
HB 847 58-0 (1963) Author: Fairchild, Robert Lewis Relating to the use of lumber for certain construction purposes; prohibiting the use for such purposes of certain types of lumber exceeding a specified moisture content.
HB 925 58-0 (1963) Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed Relating to including producers of ready-built homes in the definition of Contractor or Repairman in the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act.
HB 1007 58-0 (1963) Author: Cain, Pat | et. al. Relating to providing minimum compressive strength of certain brick or tile products; providing for a penalty.
SB 28 58-0 (1963) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al. Relating to real property; providing for formation of condominium regimes.
HB 664 57-0 (1961) Author: Parsons, Sam H. Relating to amending a certain Act permitting vehicles moving houses or parts of houses the width of which houses or parts of houses does not exceed twenty-one (21) feet, to operate on the public highways of his State.
HB 884 57-0 (1961) Author: Rapp, William M. "Bill" Relating to amending a certain Act creating housing authorities for certain navigation districts.
HJR 22 56-0 (1959) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray Proposing an amendment authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds by the State of Texas to create the Texas Senior Citizen Housing Fund to provide financial assistance to certain political subdivisions or bodies politic and corporate of the State of Texas in housing and medical care of the aged citizens of the State of Texas, and authorizing the Legislature to extend the authority of counties and municipalities to operate homes for the aged.
HB 522 55-0 (1957) Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts to provide a monthly compensation for a Commissioner of any Housing Authority who shall attend one or more official meetings of the governing body of the authority per month.
HB 493 54-0 (1955) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt Relating to delegating to cities of over 5,000 population full police powers over housing located or to be located within their jurisdiction; empowering such cities to establish minimum housing standards and to provide for the establishment of a Housing Commission or other body to administer laws, regulations, and ordinances relating to housing.
HB 775 53-0 (1953) Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton Relating to repealing ceratin statutes; declaring that no housing emergency now exists in Texas; declaring that no unemployment emergency now exists in Texas; providing for the liquidation of existing Housing Authorities in Texas.
HB 776 53-0 (1953) Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton Relating to abolishing Federal Rent Controls in the State of Texas in accordance with the provisions of the Defense Production Act of 1952 passed by the 82nd Congress (Second Session) of the United States of America; declaring that Federal Rent Controls are no longer needed in Texas.
HB 608 52-0 (1951) Author: Puckett, John Eugene "Gene" Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide for the removal from office of commissioners of housing authorities by proceedings in the district court.
SB 195 52-0 (1951) Author: McDonald, Warren Swann Relating to amending the Housing Cooperation Act; providing for an election of the qualified electors.
HB 769 51-0 (1949) Author: Fly, William S. "Bill" Relating to amending a previous Act, empowering Commissioners Courts of counties to contract with U. S. Government for acquisition of any temporary housing on land which the U.S. Government may own, etc; providing that all laws and parts of laws herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict only; providing that if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected.
HB 808 51-0 (1949) Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton | et. al. Relating to providing for the abolishment of rent control in Texas as established by an Act of the Eighty-first Congress, and declaring all Federal rent controls to be no longer needed.
HB 386 50-0 (1947) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to finding and declaring that there exist in cities of the State blighted areas, resulting in depreciated values, impaired investments and inability of said areas to pay reasonable taxes; that the acquisition, clearance, and redevelopment and reconstruction of such blighted areas, and the sale or lease of the land within such areas for redevelopment in accordance with a redevelopment plan of such city are public uses and purposes and governmental functions; providing for the appointment, qualification and tenure of office of the Commissioners of the Authority; providing that if any portion of this Act is held invalid, the remainder of the Act, other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby; providing that insofar as the provisions of this Act are inconsistent with the provisions of any other, this Act shall control.
SB 237 50-0 (1947) Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red" Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for clearance and redevelopment of blighted areas in accordance with redevelopment plan; providing that, if any provisions of this Act is held invalid, the remainder of the Act, other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby; providing that insofar as the provisions of this Act are inconsistent with the provisions of any other, this Act shall control.
SB 314 50-0 (1947) Author: Phillips, Jimmy Relating to authorizing the creation of Student Housing Authorities; providing a saving clause.
HB 142 49-0 (1945) Author: Bundy, Marvin A. "Bill" Relating to amending certain bill to extent the time in which the development of projects may be initiated thereunder.
HB 476 49-0 (1945) Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for the creation of corporations for the redevelopment of blighted areas in cities.
HB 477 49-0 (1945) Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts by finding and declaring that there exists in cities of the State blighted areas, resulting in depreciated value, impaired investments and inability of said areas to pay reasonable taxes; that the acquisition, clearance, and redevelopment and reconstruction of such blighted areas, and the sale or lease of the land within such areas for redevelopment in accordance with a redevelopment plan of such city are public uses and purposes and governmental functions.
SB 186 49-0 (1945) Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts conferring the powers necessary to enable the acquisition, clearance, and replanning of blighted areas in cities of the State.
SB 187 49-0 (1945) Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts providing for the creation of corporations for the redevelopment of blighted areas in cities.
HB 363 48-0 (1943) Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al. Relating to providing a method for acquiring properties to be converted into low cost housing projects available to persons now receiving financial assistance from the State because of age or physical defects, designating the Board of Control as Administrative Agency and prescribing its powers, making an appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000).
HB 622 48-0 (1943) Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for the appointment, qualification, and tenure of commissioners in such manner that the terms of commissioners shall hereafter be for six (6) years.
SB 193 48-0 (1943) Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton Relating to amending certain Acts to extend the time in which the development of projects may be initiated thereunder.
HB 257 47-0 (1941) Author: Carrington, Joe C. | et. al. Relating to authorizing housing authorities to undertake the development or administration of projects to assure the availability of safe and sanitary dwellings for persons engaged in national defense activities; authorizing housing authories to cooperate with or act as agent of the Federal Government in the development and administration of such projects.
HB 626 47-0 (1941) Author: Hughes, Duncan Spence | et. al. Relating to declaring valid and legal the establishment and organization of housing authorities, all bonds, notes, contracts, agreements, obligations, and undertakings of such housing authorities, and all proceedings, acts, and things heretofore undertaken, performed or done with reference thereto.
HB 627 47-0 (1941) Author: Hughes, Duncan Spence | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing housing authorities to acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any interest in real property; to create housing authorities for counties; to provide for the creation of regional housing authorities.
HB 891 47-0 (1941) Author: Lyle, Jr., John Emmet Relating to validating, ratifying, approving, and confirming the acts of all housing authorities created by and organized pursuant to the "Housing Authorities Law" of the State of Texas, and which are located in any county in Texas having a certain population, in undertaking the development and administration of housing projects to assure the availability of safe and sanitary dwellings for persons engaged in national defense activities.
SB 103 47-0 (1941) Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton Relating to authorizing housing authorities to undertake the development or administration of projects to assure the availability of safe and sanitary dwellings for persons engaged in national defense activities, who would not otherwise be able to secure such dwellings within the vicinity thereof.
SB 367 47-0 (1941) Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" Relating to amending certain Act authorizing housing authorities to acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any interest in real property; to create housing authorities for counties.
SB 484 47-0 (1941) Author: Winfield, Henry L. Relating to providing for agreements between the housing authority of any city in the State and the United States of America relative to housing persons engaged in national defense.
HB 832 46-0 (1939) Author: Boyd, James Rush | et. al. Relating to declaring valid and legal the establishment and organization of housing authorities, all bonds, notes, contracts, agreements, obligations, and undertakings of such housing authorities, and all proceedings, acts, and things heretofore undertaken, performed or done with reference thereto.
HB 833 46-0 (1939) Author: Boyd, James Rush | et. al. Relating to authorizing cities to adopt ordinances relating to the repair and closing of dwellings unfit for human habitation; to provide for the remedies and procedure in connection with action taken under such ordinances.
HB 834 46-0 (1939) Author: Boyd, James Rush | et. al. Relating to providing that bonds and other obligations issued by any public housing authority or agency in the United States, when secured by a pledge of annual contributions to be paid by the U. S. Government, shall be security for all public deposits, etc.
HB 820 45-0 (1937) Author: Carssow, William Benton "Bill" Relating to authorizing cities of two hundred thirty thousand (230,000) to two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) population, according to the last preceding Federal Census, to aid housing projects of housing authorities or of the United States of America by furnishing parks, playgrounds, streets, and other improvements and facilities, by exercising certain other powers and by making agreements relating to such aid.
HB 821 45-0 (1937) Author: Carssow, William Benton "Bill" | et. al. Relating to declaring the necessity of creating public bodies corporate and politic to be known as housing authorities to undertake slum clearance and projects to provide dwelling accommodations for persons of low income.
HB 102 45-2 (1937) Author: Carssow, William Benton "Bill" Relating to amending a certain House Bill of the Acts of the 44th Legislature (R.S.); slum clearance and housing projects; providing for the creation of housing authorities.
HB 103 45-2 (1937) Author: Carssow, William Benton "Bill" Relating to amending a certain House Bill of the Acts of the 45th Legislature (R.S.); authorizing cities, towns, counties, and other public bodies to aid housing projects of housing authorities or of the United States of America by dedicating, selling, conveying, or leasing any of its property to a housing authority or the Federal Government.
SB 370 43-0 (1933) Author: Patton, Nat Relating to promoting public health, safety, morals and general welfare by providing for the construction and supervision of safe and sanitary housing for families of low income, and for the sale or rental thereof on reasonable terms.
HB 64 42-3 (1932) Author: Harrison, Julian P. | et. al. Relating to authorizing the creation of corporations for the purpose of providing housing for families of low income and or for re-construction of slum areas; providing penalties.
SB 29 42-3 (1932) Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin Relating to authorizing the creation of corporations formed wholly for the purpose of providing housing for families of low income and/or for reconstruction of slum areas; providing penalties for violation of regulatory measures.
HB 370 38-0 (1923) Author: Chitwood, Richard Mortimer Relating to providing for the issuance of serial coupon bonds for the purpose of constructing teachers' homes and purchasing land in connection herewith.
HB 233 36-0 (1919) Author: Davis, John Relating to making it unlawful to construct, with a view to rent, or to offer to rent, or to have rented, any house or apartment house that is to be used as a dwelling that does not conform to the sanitary standards prescribed for said dwelling house or apartment and for the water supply and toilets in or used with said house or apartment house; making the violation of the Act a misdemeanor and fixing a punishment therefor.


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