|
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HB 33 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to measures to facilitate the award of postsecondary course credit leading to workforce credentialing based on military experience, education, and training and to prepare veterans for employment in certain industries. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Education--General|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 125 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 139 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 408 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration of a veterans treatment court program. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Criminal Procedure--General|DRUG COURTS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 474 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS VETERANS COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER TASK FORCE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 475 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 476 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 535 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled or a disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 548 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the temporary licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
HB 623 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BORDER|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Energy--General|Military & Veterans|RENEWABLE ENERGY |
|
|
HB 626 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
ADULT EDUCATION|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 669 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Longoria, Oscar
|
Relating to donations to certain local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. |
House: Corrections
|
Referred to Corrections |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GIFTS & DONATIONS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 675 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
|
Relating to the participation of armed forces members in a marriage ceremony through video conference technology. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Family--Marriage Relationship|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE|Military & Veterans|VIDEOCONFERENCING |
|
|
HB 676 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|Military & Veterans|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 697 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans or veterans' families to provide military informed care or military cultural competency training to certain entity personnel to accept a grant from a state agency. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 737 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to military toll discount programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses |
|
|
HB 739 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Relating to a program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Energy--General|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|VETERANS' LAND BOARD |
|
|
HB 740 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Fierro, Art
|
Relating to preferential voting in runoff elections for certain voters voting by mail. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 783 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department regarding wind-powered energy devices; providing a civil penalty. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Energy--General|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|Parks & Wildlife--General |
|
|
HB 809 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Julie
|
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 825 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
|
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
HB 861 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
HOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THE|Housing--Homeless Persons|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 911 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to veterans. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
IDENTIFICATION CARDS|INTERNET|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 912 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
HB 923 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Economic & Industrial Development--General|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|Military & Veterans|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1060 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to a ribbon for certain service members of the military who served in support of operations to secure this state's international border. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|BORDER|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1062 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain 17-year-old persons to serve as members of the Texas State Guard. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Military & Veterans|Minors--General|STATE GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1085 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HB 1092 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
|
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1109 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Crimes--Drugs|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|MARIHUANA|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 1147 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to military readiness for purposes of the indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system and the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1157 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1208 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to a state employment preference for certain individuals who reside with veterans with a disability. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|State Employees |
|
|
HB 1210 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Frank, James B.
|
Relating to the construction of a meteorological tower near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Military & Veterans|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 1269 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Governor|LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS|Legislature|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1341 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks for resident first responders, military service members, and veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks |
|
|
HB 1398 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of prisoners confined in county jails. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|SHERIFFS |
|
|
HB 1414 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
|
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center, including its authority to issue bonds. |
House: County Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1420 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in an incident directly related to the member's military service while serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 1443 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING |
|
|
HB 1553 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to evaluating the effectiveness of veterans treatment court programs in this state. |
House: Corrections
|
Referred to Corrections |
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Military & Veterans|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL |
|
|
HB 1558 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. |
House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1589 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Military & Veterans|State Employees |
|
|
HB 1633 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact; authorizing fees. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
AUDIOLOGISTS|AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMPACT COMMISSION|Electronic Information Systems|Intergovernmental Relations|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS |
|
|
HB 1671 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--Franchise|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1728 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing |
|
|
HB 1736 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Romero, Ramon
|
Relating to assisting inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in obtaining federal veterans disability benefits. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1795 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex
|
Relating to the adoption of a veterans' land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1801 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
City Government--Utilities|EDWARDS AQUIFER|Military & Veterans|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. |
|
|
HB 1828 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
|
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 1884 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
|
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1936 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States Army Special Forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 2040 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
|
Relating to special open season hunting of certain migratory game birds by veterans and members of the United States armed forces on active duty. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing |
|
|
HB 2115 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
Aliens|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2159 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Health--General|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2210 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an intergovernmental support agreement with a branch of the armed forces of the United States. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Intergovernmental Relations|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2284 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to the physical presence of a borrower at the closing of a home equity loan. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|LOANS|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 2307 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2356 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Relating to a veteran suicide tracking system and required reporting of veteran suicides by certain persons. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Electronic Information Systems|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|SUICIDE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women |
|
|
HB 2365 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the participation and reimbursement of certain military medical treatment facilities and affiliated health care providers under Medicaid. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Health Care Providers|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2445 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to veterans placed on community supervision or confined in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2556 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Relating to designating September 30 as Vanessa Guillén Day. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Holidays|Military & Veterans|VANESSA GUILLÉN DAY |
|
|
HB 2557 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
|
Relating to a school security volunteer program in certain counties. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Minors--Health & Safety |
|
|
HB 2666 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Neave, Victoria
|
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention public awareness campaign. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Military & Veterans|SUICIDE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women |
|
|
HB 2674 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the agreement requirements for receiving a scholarship under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS |
|
|
HB 2701 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the requirement that individuals joining the Texas National Guard sign a notice regarding active combat duty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2713 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
|
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
ALAMO, THE|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Military & Veterans|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS|State Officers |
|
|
HB 2739 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Relating to state agency information on child-care services available to veterans and their families. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Day Care|INTERNET|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2740 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Relating to the posting of certain business and occupational licensing information on state agency websites and the Texas Veterans Portal. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2813 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to a restriction on total charges charged for extensions of consumer credit that a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2815 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS |
|
|
HB 2824 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to naval submarine veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 2825 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to reporting requirements for certain loan and title insurance transactions involving foreign companies and real property located near military bases. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2903 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2946 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3067 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of State Highway 195 as a portion of the national Purple Heart Trail. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Highways|Military & Veterans|PURPLE HEART TRAIL |
|
|
HB 3070 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
|
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3204 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the methods to achieve a college, career, or military outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3277 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for each state military installation. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3304 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Relating to exemptions from the motor vehicle use tax for a motor vehicle brought into this state by an active duty member of the United States armed forces or the member's spouse. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3399 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to provide road services on federal military property. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 3401 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States Navy SEALs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|U.S. NAVY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 3426 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information received or maintained by the Veterans' Land Board. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Military & Veterans|Protection of Personal Information|VETERANS' LAND BOARD |
|
|
HB 3452 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal special agents. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective immediately |
Agriculture|COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3480 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rose, Toni
|
Relating to the establishment by toll project entities of a discount program for electronic toll collection customers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Disabilities, Persons with|Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HB 3495 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to the establishment by toll project entities of a discount program for electronic toll collection customers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Disabilities, Persons with|Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HB 3629 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the date a deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person or disabled veteran expires. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 3632 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Romero, Ramon
|
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3759 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention. |
House: State Affairs
|
Received from the House |
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUICIDE |
|
|
HB 3766 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex
|
Relating to donations to local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. |
House: Corrections
|
Referred to Corrections |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Criminal Procedure--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3821 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3859 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of certain Texas military awards. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 3860 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3873 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Early Voting|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 3932 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Military & Veterans|SENATE, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3957 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States armed forces exposed to open burn pits. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 4033 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to late applications for exemptions from ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 4075 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the Texas reserve militia. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Governor|Law Enforcement|Legislature|Military & Veterans|OATHS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 4124 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to student enrollment in certain special-purpose districts and the allotment under the public school finance system for those districts. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 4150 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckley, Brad
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 4155 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 4215 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 4243 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION |
|
|
HB 4250 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
|
Relating to the investigation and punishment of certain sexual assaults, to protective orders issued on the basis of certain sexual assaults, to crime victims' compensation, and to the establishment of a state sexual assault prevention and response program for the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Crime Victims Compensation|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RANGERS|SEXUAL ASSAULT |
|
|
HB 4388 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to reemployment protections for certain members of the military. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Labor--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 4390 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to waiving sovereign immunity in a suit concerning reemployment protections for certain members of the military. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HCR 6 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bailes, Ernest
|
Encouraging employers to look for ways to honor veterans on Veterans Day, including allowing veterans a day off in appreciation for their service. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|VETERANS DAY |
|
|
HCR 25 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
|
Expressing support for full funding of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program, including the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Signed by the Governor |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Legislative Policy |
|
|
HJR 20 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 29 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 79 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in an incident directly related to the member's military service while serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 104 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|LOANS|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 124 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 145 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|INTERNET|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 149 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Aeronautics|AIRPORTS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 169 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Health--General|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS |
|
|
SB 337 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex
|
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 397 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
SB 456 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to the donation of juror reimbursements. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Courts--Juries|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 457 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the sale, lease, or rental of goods and services through a post exchange established by the Texas Military Department. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 460 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to designating the 11th day of each month as Buddy Check Day. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Holidays|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 465 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
|
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for certain disabled veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Parks |
|
|
SB 479 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
|
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center, including its authority to issue bonds. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Effective immediately |
BONDS|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 484 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to the right of a member of the state military forces to retain private legal counsel and file a civil action. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Lawyers|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 524 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 595 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
BORDER|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Energy--General|Military & Veterans|RENEWABLE ENERGY |
|
|
SB 596 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the adoption of a land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 611 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and to late applications for exemptions from such taxation for disabled members. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
See remarks for effective date |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 675 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Relating to special open season hunting of certain migratory game birds by veterans and members of the United States armed forces on active duty. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing |
|
|
SB 683 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 697 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States Army Special Forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 780 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an intergovernmental support agreement with a branch of the armed forces of the United States. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Intergovernmental Relations|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 791 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to United States Navy submariners. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|U.S. NAVY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 792 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to specialty license plates and parking placards for vehicles of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
See remarks for effective date |
Disabilities, Persons with|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PARKING|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
SB 793 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: King, Phil
|
Relating to a ribbon for certain service members of the military who served in support of operations to secure this state's international border. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|BORDER|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 794 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
|
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 1/1/22 |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 795 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe
|
Relating to an exemption from the requirement that the title of a state agency be printed on state-owned motor vehicles. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 818 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons separated from employment due to being called to military service. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Labor--Unemployment|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 837 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Fire Fighters & Police--General|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS |
|
|
SB 846 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 886 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Romero, Ramon
|
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Aliens|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 937 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
|
Relating to an excused absence from a public institution of higher education for a student called to required military service. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 938 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Holland, Justin
|
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--Franchise|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 979 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 989 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Military & Veterans|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Weapons |
|
|
SB 1093 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration of a veterans treatment court program. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Criminal Procedure--General|DRUG COURTS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1127 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain members of the state military forces to participate in the state group benefits program. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
SB 1179 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
|
Relating to the procedure for donating juror reimbursements. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Courts--Juries|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1180 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
|
Relating to the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system. |
Senate: Education
|
Co-author authorized |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1228 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to military readiness for purposes of the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1233 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for certain state military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1440 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder under the Texas Compassionate Use Act. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1441 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Lopez, Ray
|
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
City Government--Utilities|EDWARDS AQUIFER|Military & Veterans|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. |
|
|
SB 1493 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Military & Veterans|Weapons |
|
|
SB 1497 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact; authorizing fees. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
AUDIOLOGISTS|AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMPACT COMMISSION|Electronic Information Systems|Intergovernmental Relations|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS |
|
|
SB 1540 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1571 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to special agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Homeland Security. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Jurisprudence |
HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF |INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1704 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
|
Relating to the designation of the portion of United States Highway 54 in El Paso County as the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
EL PASO COUNTY|Highways|KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|Military & Veterans|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 1708 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the entitlement of certain military veterans to obtain a nursing license by examination. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Military & Veterans|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
SB 1886 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
SB 1909 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
SB 1910 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to provide road services on federal military property. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 2044 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. |
Senate: Education
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Military & Veterans|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 2060 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to creating an independent ombudsman within the Texas Military Department. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Referred to Vet Affairs |
Governor|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RANGERS |
|
|
SB 2201 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster. |
Senate: Administration
|
Co-author authorized |
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SCR 4 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Expressing support for full funding of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program, including the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Legislative Policy |
|
|
SJR 35 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 28 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law. |
|
Filed |
Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION |
|
|
HB 75 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges. |
|
Filed |
Aging|City Government--Utilities|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 133 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information received or maintained by the Veterans' Land Board. |
|
Filed |
Military & Veterans|Protection of Personal Information|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS' LAND BOARD |
|
|
HB 134 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans. |
|
Filed |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Health--General|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 234 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to separating the conducting of federal elections from state and local elections. |
|
Filed |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 250 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Military & Veterans|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
HB 255 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks for resident first responders, military service members, and veterans. |
|
Filed |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks |
|
|
HB 284 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Jetton, Jacey
|
Relating to the powers of peace officer members of the Texas National Guard and expediting applications for peace officer licenses from members of the Texas National Guard. |
|
Filed |
BORDER|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 294 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 19 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections. |
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
|
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 29 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 60 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Military & Veterans|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
SB 82 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections. |
|
Filed |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 13 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections. |
|
Filed |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 21 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 163 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 172 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 21 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections. |
|
Filed |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Presidential|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 82 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
|
Relating to designating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Holidays|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 114 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to providing public high school students information regarding the availability of college credit awarded for military experience, education, and training obtained during military service. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 166 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Moody, Joe
|
Relating to waiver programs for recipients of the Purple Heart provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HB 216 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Economic & Industrial Development--General|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|Military & Veterans|Purchasing--State |
|
|
HB 275 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 295 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to designating March 30 as Master Sergeant Jonathan J. Dunbar Day. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Holidays|MASTER SERGEANT JONATHAN J. DUNBAR DAY|Military & Veterans|VIETNAM VETERANS DAY |
|
|
HB 306 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Military & Veterans|SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 347 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to consent annexation requirements. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|County Government--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 390 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Received from the House |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 408 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of Army of Occupation Medal specialty license plates; providing an exemption from a fee. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 419 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
|
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
HB 421 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of the portion of Interstate Highway 14 in Bell County as the First Cavalry Veterans Highway. |
House: Transportation
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
BELL COUNTY|FIRST CAVALRY VETERANS HIGHWAY|Highways|Military & Veterans|PURPLE HEART TRAIL |
|
|
HB 583 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Military & Veterans|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
HB 584 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to a program to facilitate, through the issuance and use of electronic toll collection transponders, free or discounted toll project use available to certain military personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 620 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention public awareness campaign. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Military & Veterans|SUICIDE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women |
|
|
HB 634 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 675 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|HOMELESS|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 676 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 696 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|VOLUNTEERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 714 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to a reemployment program available to certain veterans placed on community supervision for a misdemeanor offense. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
Courts--General|Labor--Workforce Development|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 716 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a severely disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a severely disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 739 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to tuition and fees for certain military spouses and dependents. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 819 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to the issuance of China Service Medal specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 833 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ALERT SYSTEM|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|MISSING PERSONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 929 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Criminal Procedure--General|MAGISTRATES|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 947 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Relating to exemptions from the motor vehicle use tax for a motor vehicle brought into this state by an active duty member of the United States armed forces or the member's spouse. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 971 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to proficiency certification of law enforcement officers with military service. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS |
|
|
HB 1018 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to eliminating a fee for the issuance of specialty license plates for disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 1045 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Relating to a veteran suicide tracking system and required reporting of veteran suicides by certain persons. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Electronic Information Systems|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|SUICIDE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women |
|
|
HB 1091 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1180 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the agreement requirements for receiving a scholarship under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS |
|
|
HB 1326 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
HB 1327 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Housing--General|Military & Veterans|Sunset—Required Reviews|VETERANS' LAND BOARD |
|
|
HB 1351 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the United States armed forces and the state military forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Military & Veterans|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1451 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for disaster response. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS |
|
|
HB 1471 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to a school security volunteer program. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Minors--Health & Safety|VOLUNTEERS |
|
|
HB 1579 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
|
Relating to the definition of first responder for immunization purposes. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--General|IMMUNIZATIONS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1596 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the appraised value of the income-producing tangible personal property owned by certain veteran-owned businesses during the businesses' initial period of operation in this state. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 1597 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS |
|
|
HB 1606 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that provides, or pays for the provision of, certain services for honorably discharged veterans without cost. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Housing--Veterans|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 1618 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain members of the Texas military forces. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1656 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the issuance of 173rd Airborne Brigade specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 1712 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
|
Relating to the expansion of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program to include certain nonprofit organizations providing job training to veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Education--Junior College Districts|INNOVATIVE ADULT CAREER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1725 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Governor|Military & Veterans|STATE GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1726 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military service members serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 1844 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to authorizing certain optional designations on a person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Weapons |
|
|
HB 1883 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 1904 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Military & Veterans|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1923 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HB 1925 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism |
Aging|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses |
|
|
HB 1984 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to filing fees in connection with assumed named certificates for certain businesses owned by military veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
Business & Commerce--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2039 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to Master Army Aviators. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Disabilities, Persons with|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 2119 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
City Government--Finance|County Government--General|LOANS|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2144 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Turner, John
|
Relating to peace officer instruction on veterans affected by trauma. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS |
|
|
HB 2167 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 62 in Seminole as the Dell Ross Claiborne Memorial Highway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
DELL ROSS CLAIBORNE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|GAINES COUNTY|Highways|Military & Veterans|SEMINOLE, CITY OF|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2207 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Relating to reimbursement of federal military treatment facilities under the workers' compensation system. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2213 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license by the Texas Board of Nursing to a military service member, military veteran, or military spouse. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Military & Veterans|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
HB 2214 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation concerning license applicants who are military service members, military veterans, or military spouses. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 2241 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
|
Relating to hazardous duty pay for security officers employed by the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|State Employees |
|
|
HB 2307 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans to provide military cultural competency training to personnel to accept a grant from a state agency. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2481 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation and administration of certain specialty court programs; authorizing fees. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--General|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|DRUG COURTS|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|Minors--Juvenile Justice |
|
|
HB 2530 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the development by the Texas Veterans Commission of an online repository of information of use to active duty military relocating to this state. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2535 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2557 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt
|
Relating to collection and reporting of certain information regarding tuition and fee exemptions granted by institutions of higher education to veterans and their family members. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Military & Veterans|Protection of Personal Information|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2577 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 180 in Gaines County as the Bob Ford Memorial Highway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
BOB FORD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|GAINES COUNTY|Highways|Military & Veterans|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2588 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
|
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2610 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to expedited licensing procedures for certain nurses who are military spouses. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Military & Veterans|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
HB 2622 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program; authorizing surcharges; reducing, repealing, and waiving surcharges. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Legislature|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road |
|
|
HB 2643 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge or Combat Infantryman Badge. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 2646 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
|
Relating to the adoption of a land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Received from the House |
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property|VETERANS' LAND BOARD |
|
|
HB 2770 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 2861 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to provide road services on federal military property. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2885 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
|
Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2918 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Junior College Districts|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 2941 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUICIDE |
|
|
HB 2958 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the TexAmericas Center. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3032 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to certain requirements for the issuance of an occupational license to persons licensed in other jurisdictions. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3068 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
|
Relating to the use of certain license plates on classic motor vehicles and travel trailers, custom vehicles, street rods, and certain exhibition vehicles. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Disabilities, Persons with|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|TRAILERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 3168 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices located near a military aviation facility. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aeronautics|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Energy--General|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HB 3169 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to continuation of land use for an area containing a permanent retail structure after municipal annexation. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3310 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
|
Relating to assisting inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in obtaining federal veterans disability benefits. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3311 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
|
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3354 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Early Voting|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3359 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to pro bono legal services for veterans and service members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Lawyers|Military & Veterans|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HB 3360 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Received from the House |
Lawyers|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3362 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|Military & Veterans|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3391 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh
|
Relating to awarding certain medals for military service performed individually or as part of a crew. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Governor|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3412 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
County Government--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Interim Studies|Military & Veterans|SENATE, TEXAS|TEXAS VETERANS COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER TASK FORCE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3515 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fierro, Art
|
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or the county's chief administrator. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
County Government--General|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3601 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the recognition by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of competency-based education degree plans for members of the Texas military forces. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3701 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to occupational licensing of certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses by state agencies and political subdivisions. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3761 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to the rendition of certain temporary orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in anticipation of a parent's military deployment, military mobilization, or temporary military duty. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Family--Parent & Child|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3840 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of individuals or business entities that provide or train assistance animals for veterans; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Animals|Business & Commerce--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3841 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
|
Relating to military duty of a conservator of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
CONSERVATORSHIP|Family--Parent & Child|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3879 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
|
Relating to the participation of armed forces members in a marriage ceremony through video conference technology. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Family--Marriage Relationship|MARRIAGE CEREMONIES|Military & Veterans|VIDEOCONFERENCING |
|
|
HB 4047 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
|
Relating to measures to facilitate the award of postsecondary course credit leading to workforce credentialing based on military experience, education, and training. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4097 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees. |
House: Public Health
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Crimes--Drugs|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|PERMITS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT |
|
|
HB 4180 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices located near a military aviation facility. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aeronautics|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Energy--General|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District|Transportation--Aviation |
|
|
HB 4184 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 4230 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Romero, Ramon
|
Relating to the duties of the Texas Veterans Commission regarding citizenship of veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Aliens|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4244 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Longoria, Oscar
|
Relating to donations to certain local charities ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision. |
House: Corrections
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GIFTS & DONATIONS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 4291 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Energy--General|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|VETERANS' LAND BOARD |
|
|
HB 4295 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Julie
|
Relating to default under a deed of trust or contract lien on certain residential property for the delinquent payment of ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 4354 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to prevention and early intervention programs and practices. |
House: Human Services
|
No action taken in committee |
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|Military & Veterans|Minors--Health & Safety|Property Interests--Trusts |
|
|
HB 4368 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Energy--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 4413 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckley, Brad
|
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|INTERNET|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4415 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckley, Brad
|
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS |
|
|
HB 4429 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Blanco, César
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to mental health first aid training for veterans and immediate family members of veterans. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4459 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Relating to the addition of certain provisions to the Texas Rural Investment Fund. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|Military & Veterans|RURAL|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HB 4513 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
|
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4514 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
|
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Veterans Commission provide training to support the veterans mental health program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4522 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raney, John
|
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism |
Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses |
|
|
HB 4554 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to the parks and wildlife commission's authority to designate wind-powered energy device construction areas near certain lands. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Energy--General|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION |
|
|
HCR 91 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Urging Congress to enact legislation to ensure that all veterans receive in a timely manner the level of medical care that they have earned. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Legislative Policy |
|
|
HCR 156 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Urging Congress to oppose the transgender military ban. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HCR 166 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Urging the president to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Legislative Policy |
|
|
HCR 172 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Paying tribute to the U.S. military personnel from Texas who lost their lives in the line of duty. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Memorial|U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM TEXAS |
|
|
HCR 173 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Convening a joint memorial session to pay tribute to all members of the U.S. military killed in the line of duty. |
|
Received from the House |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Joint Session|Resolutions--Memorial |
|
|
HJR 23 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 44 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provision of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 69 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the market value of income-producing tangible personal property owned by a veteran-owned business during the business's initial period of operation in this state. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 70 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that provides, or pays for the provision of, certain services for honorably discharged veterans without cost. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Housing--Veterans|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 99 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Higher--Finance|Legislature|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 131 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 153 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Higher--Finance|Legislature|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SB 50 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SB 89 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|BORDER|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 109 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|State Employees |
|
|
SB 131 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Military & Veterans|SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 196 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 216 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or the county's chief administrator. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
County Government--General|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 221 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
SB 225 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flores, Peter
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of Army of Occupation Medal specialty license plates; providing an exemption from a fee. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 270 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the practice of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Military & Veterans|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
SB 283 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 408 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to eliminating distinctions in the application of consent annexation requirements. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Co-author authorized |
City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|County Government--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 579 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the TexAmericas Center. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Effective on 1/1/20 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 601 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 602 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Department. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
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 |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Housing--General|Military & Veterans|STATE GUARD, TEXAS|Sunset—Required Reviews|VETERANS' LAND BOARD |
|
|
SB 676 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools. |
Senate: Education
|
Co-author authorized |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS |
|
|
SB 745 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to eliminating distinctions in the application of consent annexation requirements. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Co-author authorized |
City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|County Government--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 822 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 842 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Disabilities, Persons with|Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
SB 843 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold, leased, or rented at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SB 877 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 180 in Gaines County as the Bob Ford Memorial Highway. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
BOB FORD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|GAINES COUNTY|Highways|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 878 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 385 in Seagraves as the Irvin "Butch" Hill Memorial Highway. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Highways|IRVIN "BUTCH" HILL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|Military & Veterans|SEAGRAVES, CITY OF |
|
|
SB 879 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 181 in Gaines County as the Dell Ross Claiborne Memorial Highway. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
DELL ROSS CLAIBORNE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|GAINES COUNTY|Highways|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 881 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Military & Veterans|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
SB 935 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Relating to reimbursement of federal military treatment facilities under the workers' compensation system. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Military & Veterans|WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF |
|
|
SB 947 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to the ability of certain students to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 980 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the military deployment, military mobilization, or temporary military duty of a conservator in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
CONSERVATORSHIP|Family--Parent & Child|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1091 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
|
Relating to vehicles eligible for veteran toll discount programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
Highways|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road |
|
|
SB 1131 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to paid leave for military service for public officers and employees. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Military & Veterans|State Employees|State Officers |
|
|
SB 1171 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to death benefits for members of the Texas Military Forces. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1180 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Lopez, Ray
|
Relating to reporting regarding veterans treatment court programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Courts--General|DRUG COURTS|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1200 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of certain military spouses to engage in a business or occupation in this state. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
SB 1201 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the waiver of certain driver responsibility program surcharges on proof of commitment to enlist in the armed forces. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road |
|
|
SB 1218 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1260 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
|
Relating to applicability to military service members of minimum age policies imposed by commercial lodging establishments. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|HOTELS & MOTELS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1325 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to occupational licensing of certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses by state agencies and political subdivisions. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
INTERNET|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1354 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|VOLUNTEERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1416 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Co-author authorized |
Crimes--Drugs|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|PERMITS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 1432 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to eliminating distinctions in the application of consent annexation requirements. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|County Government--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1443 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1481 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
SB 1505 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to designating the Texas Division of Emergency Management as the state liaison to the United States Army Corps of Engineers. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1538 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the establishment of a career mentoring pilot program for certain students who are veterans. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
No action taken in committee |
ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE|Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1539 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for certain students who are veterans. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
No action taken in committee |
ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1557 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to military-connected students, including providing a designation for certain school district campuses that take actions to assist those students. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1597 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
Sponsor: Shine, Hugh
|
Relating to awarding certain medals for military service performed individually or as part of a crew. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Governor|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1598 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
|
Relating to hazardous duty pay for security officers employed by the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|State Employees |
|
|
SB 1607 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to a study on issues regarding service animals. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Animals|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1761 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1806 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
|
Relating to the issuance of Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 1819 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to designating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
Holidays|Military & Veterans|MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY |
|
|
SB 1839 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain veterans and their families. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1865 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to certain state programs to address the workforce needs of members of the United States military and their dependents. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
SB 2047 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to pro bono legal services for veterans and service members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR VETERANS SERVICES, TEXAS|Lawyers|Military & Veterans|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
SB 2048 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide pro bono legal services to veterans and active duty service members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Lawyers|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2060 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Effective on 1/1/20 |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 2104 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to certain advocacy and legal services for Texas Veterans and to tuition and fees for certain military spouses and dependents. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
See remarks for effective date |
County Government--General|Interim Studies|Legislature|Military & Veterans|TEXAS VETERANS COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER TASK FORCE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2105 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the rendition of certain temporary orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in anticipation of a parent's military deployment, military mobilization, or temporary military duty. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Family--Parent & Child|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 2131 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
LOANS|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Open Meetings|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 2156 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of the portion of Interstate Highway 14 in Bell County as the First Cavalry Division Veterans Highway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
BELL COUNTY|FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION VETERANS HIGHWAY|FIRST CAVALRY VETERANS HIGHWAY|Highways|Military & Veterans|PURPLE HEART TRAIL|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 2299 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
|
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Aeronautics|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 2317 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the liability for unpaid tuition and fees at a public institution of higher education due to a misclassification of certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Left pending in committee |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2323 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes by members or veterans of the United States armed forces. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Referred to Property Tax |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
SCR 59 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
|
Urging the president to designate a state funeral for the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Signed by the Governor |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
SJR 47 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 66 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to determining eligibility for a Texas Armed Services Scholarship and to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive that scholarship. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS |
|
|
HB 83 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
No action taken in committee |
Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses |
|
|
HB 92 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Disabilities, Persons with|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|State Employees |
|
|
HB 150 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of, and the deferral or abatement of ad valorem taxes on, certain residence homesteads. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
See remarks for effective date |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Disabilities, Persons with|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 156 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Military & Veterans|PARENTAL CONSENT |
|
|
HB 203 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for United States veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Parks |
|
|
HB 206 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the Texas Veterans Land Board. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Reason for vote recorded in Journal |
BONDS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Military & Veterans|VETERANS' LAND BOARD |
|
|
HB 216 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 380 in Young and Jack Counties as the Henry H. King Memorial Highway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
HENRY H. KING MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|Highways|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 217 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 244 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Considered in Calendars |
Criminal Procedure--General|MAGISTRATES|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 257 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the transition from military service to employment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 271 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Military & Veterans|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 283 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Military & Veterans|SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 300 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
HB 318 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Hospitals|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Appropriations|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 322 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction and to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 339 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
|
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
HB 343 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 358 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center or military installation. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 377 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates, specially marked driver's licenses, and specially marked personal identification certificates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Disabilities, Persons with|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 416 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to a program to facilitate, through the issuance and use of electronic toll collection transponders, free or discounted toll project use available to certain military personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 445 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Military & Veterans|RENEWABLE ENERGY|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 493 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to reporting requirements for the College Credit for Heroes program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 539 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network. |
House: Public Education
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 592 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 621 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
HB 626 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to late applications for certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Aging|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 629 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to leave for certain veterans obtaining medical and mental health care. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Health--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Employees |
|
|
HB 777 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
Agriculture|Military & Veterans|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 797 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 818 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct certain marriage ceremonies and collect a related fee; authorizing a fee. |
House: County Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
County Government--Employees/Officers|Family--Marriage Relationship|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MARRIAGE CEREMONIES|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 827 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 828 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Vietnam veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 829 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Military & Veterans|State Employees |
|
|
HB 846 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 864 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veterans liaison. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 865 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to establishing a veterans services coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a veterans reentry dorm program for certain state jail defendants confined by the department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 890 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 950 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
|
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|Military & Veterans|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 962 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Arévalo, Diana
|
Relating to a study on the feasibility of electronic voter registration and applications for a ballot to be voted by mail for overseas military personnel. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 967 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
BOWIE COUNTY|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1007 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1024 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
|
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
HB 1046 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
|
Relating to a veterans coordinator for the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1077 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Early Voting|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 1101 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person to file a new application to confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a 100 percent disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 1105 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to granting certain municipalities authority to adopt development regulations around certain military facilities; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|AIRPORTS|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Transportation--Aviation |
|
|
HB 1117 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS |
|
|
HB 1192 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. |
House: Higher Education
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1221 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 90 Alternate as the Johnnie David Hutchins Memorial Highway. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
Highways|JOHNNIE DAVID HUTCHINS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|Military & Veterans|WHARTON COUNTY |
|
|
HB 1230 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HB 1270 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
|
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1276 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HB 1281 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Economic & Industrial Development--General|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|Military & Veterans|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1309 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to eligibility for and benefits associated with license plates for certain veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Disabilities, Persons with|Highways|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HB 1359 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--School Districts|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Military & Veterans|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers|TEXAS HERO PROTECTION ACT |
|
|
HB 1413 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Arévalo, Diana
|
Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1414 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
|
Relating to voting procedures for certain federal postcard applicants and military personnel serving overseas. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 1492 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Military & Veterans|NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 1525 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to submarine veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|U.S. NAVY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 1527 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|Military & Veterans|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1546 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
BORDER|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 1565 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for military service members and veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
AIR NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|STATE GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1567 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses |
|
|
HB 1590 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1591 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
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 |
FOOD|Housing--General|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Purchasing--State |
|
|
HB 1630 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dale, Tony
Sponsor: West, Royce
|
Relating to the approval of expenditures for the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1632 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 1641 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1644 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to transferring charge and control of a painting entitled "The Spirit of the Alamo Lives On." |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Arts & Humanities|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1646 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the waiver of certain fees for an assumed name certificate or a statement of abandonment of use of an assumed name filed by a military veteran. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Business & Commerce--General|CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1655 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to the reporting of certain offenses committed by members of the Texas military forces. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Family--Family Violence|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1696 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 1740 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration of veterans treatment court programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Courts--District|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1782 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 1801 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1802 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veterans benefits and services. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Received from the House |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1803 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1804 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Military & Veterans|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
HB 1835 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to fees charged to certain military personnel for taking an assessment instrument under the Texas Success Initiative. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1860 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cyrier, John
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 1905 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to general officers within the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1912 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Medal for the Defense of Freedom award. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1929 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Disabilities, Persons with|Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HB 1934 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to temporary certification of an educator from outside the state who is the spouse of an active duty military service member. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1949 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues |
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1973 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2007 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain military dentists and dental hygienists who provide voluntary charity dental or dental hygiene care. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
DENTAL ASSISTANTS|DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|DENTISTS & DENTISTRY|Health--Indigent Health Care|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
HB 2008 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to deferred presentment transactions made to military borrowers. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2009 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
AIR NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses|PEACE OFFICERS|STATE GUARD, TEXAS|Weapons |
|
|
HB 2066 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
|
Relating to the requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
HB 2115 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military awards. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 2124 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the procedures for identifying and notifying relevant federal agencies about certain child abuse and neglect investigations. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
CHILD ABUSE|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2154 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to required training for veterans county service officers and assistant veterans county service officers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
County Government--Employees/Officers|Military & Veterans|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2259 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Disabilities, Persons with|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2302 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to providing an opportunity for public high school students in grades 10 through 12 to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test or an alternative vocational aptitude test. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2308 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for veterans with disabilities that include the emblem from military academy license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Disabilities, Persons with|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
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 |
Disabilities, Persons with|DISCRIMINATION|Housing--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2318 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving certain fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
HB 2356 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 2419 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott
|
Relating to an exemption for current and former members of the armed services from the requirement that an incoming student at a public or private or independent institution of higher education show proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|IMMUNIZATIONS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2486 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to restoration of the position of public employees when relieved of duty from the Texas military forces or a similar unit. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Military & Veterans|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 2515 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to the establishment of a veterans self-help center. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Human Services--General|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2536 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to information about certain veterans and their dependents reported by institutions of higher education to the Texas Veterans Commission. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2571 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Received from the House |
Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO |
|
|
HB 2585 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the provision of veterans housing by county or municipal housing authorities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Housing--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2673 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2698 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Relating to designating June 12 as Women Veterans Day. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Holidays|Military & Veterans|Women |
|
|
HB 2759 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Relating to motor vehicle sales tax paid by active duty members of the United States military and their spouses and submission of an affidavit asserting qualification for a tax on gift of a motor vehicle. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2761 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
BONDS|Corporations & Associations|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 2772 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to requirements for peace officers to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
HB 2796 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
|
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National Guard. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2836 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
|
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Housing--Finance|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2870 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from certain state and local governmental fees for active duty members of the Texas National Guard and Texas State Guard. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2877 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 2887 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who served in the armed services for a certain period. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 2911 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to a reemployment program as a condition of community supervision for certain veterans who commit a misdemeanor offense. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Placed on intent calendar |
Courts--General|Labor--Workforce Development|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2933 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD|THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS|VOLUNTEERS |
|
|
HB 2998 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3002 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3032 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the creation by the Texas Veterans Commission of a veteran suicide prevention action plan. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|SUICIDE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3033 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Aliens|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3034 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to a waiver of certain licensing fees for military service members, military veterans, and their spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 3039 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the reporting and prosecution of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct by a member of the state military forces; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ASSAULT|SEXUAL HARASSMENT|WITNESSES |
|
|
HB 3066 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to certain benefits and protections for military service members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Military & Veterans|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES |
|
|
HB 3069 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3148 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 3358 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to expedited licensing procedures for certain nurses who are military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Military & Veterans|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
HB 3381 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Holidays|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3390 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Meyer, Morgan
|
Relating to the exemption from range instruction for certain persons applying to obtain a license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
HB 3498 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3521 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 3524 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
|
Relating to the prioritization of public transportation funding for areas disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Mass Transit |
|
|
HB 3536 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 45 as the Sergeant Wade Daniel Wilson Memorial Highway. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
Highways|LEON COUNTY|Military & Veterans|SERGEANT WADE DANIEL WILSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY |
|
|
HB 3556 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the mental health program for veterans. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|VOLUNTEERS |
|
|
HB 3567 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 3625 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to reciprocity standards for certain emergency medical services personnel who served in the United States military. |
House: Human Services
|
No action taken in committee |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3632 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to notice of an extension of the timeline for a parent to request a special education impartial due process hearing in certain circumstances. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3701 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
|
Relating to the notification requirements regarding certain proposed regulations and structures in an area near a military facility. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 3754 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to waiving fees for an original commercial driver's license for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses |
|
|
HB 3756 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Price, Four
|
Relating to state mental health benefits provided to certain spouses or former spouses of veterans. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3766 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions or waivers at public institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Electronic Information Systems|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3837 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 3895 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
City Government--Finance|County Government--General|LOANS|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Open Meetings|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 4020 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete a veterans court pretrial intervention program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 4065 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to fees charged to certain military personnel for taking an assessment instrument under the Texas Success Initiative. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Student Fees|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 4071 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 4089 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4204 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to discount programs provided by toll project entities for surviving spouses of disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 4256 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the jurisdiction of courts in criminal matters involving allegations of sexual assault by a member of the state military forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ASSAULT |
|
|
HB 4326 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hefner, Cole
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 4000 in Titus County as the Titus County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TITUS COUNTY VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY |
|
|
HCR 136 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed in combat while serving in the United States military. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Signed by the Governor |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Joint Session |
|
|
HJR 21 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 67 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 70 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 92 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 93 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who served in the armed services for a certain period. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 97 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 105 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 16 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
SB 27 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|VOLUNTEERS |
|
|
SB 49 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS |
|
|
SB 66 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 94 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|BORDER|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 97 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 102 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James
|
Relating to general officers within the state military department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 138 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
|
Relating to the exemption from range instruction for certain persons applying to obtain a license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
SB 158 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Left pending in committee |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Military & Veterans|SERVICE MEMBER AND VETERAN OPEN BURN PIT REGISTRY ACT|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 168 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
BORDER|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 175 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Agriculture|Military & Veterans|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 184 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain current or former military personnel. |
Senate: Finance
|
Co-author authorized |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 234 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to a prohibition against the use by a career school or college of certain advertising designed to mislead or deceive prospective students. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
ADVERTISING|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
SB 240 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 277 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Frank, James
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Military & Veterans|RENEWABLE ENERGY|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 299 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
|
Relating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at the Health and Human Services Commission. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 330 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock |
Agriculture|Military & Veterans|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 439 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS |
|
|
SB 441 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to eligibility of surviving spouses of disabled veterans for specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 472 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
DISCRIMINATION|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 544 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to required training for veterans county service officers and assistant veterans county service officers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
County Government--Employees/Officers|Military & Veterans|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 578 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a veteran suicide prevention action plan. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|SUICIDE|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 587 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to the state virtual school network, including the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the network. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 588 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 591 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veterans benefits and services. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 614 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 694 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Military & Veterans|NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 751 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of and the abolishment date of the military base realignment and closure task force. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Military & Veterans|Open Records |
|
|
SB 752 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
SB 769 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Israel, Celia
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Medical Badge. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 771 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
SB 775 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 784 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the waiver of certain fees for an assumed name certificate or a statement of abandonment of use of an assumed name filed by a military veteran. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Business & Commerce--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 805 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to Texas women veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Holidays|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women |
|
|
SB 831 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Military & Veterans|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
SB 1047 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
SB 1075 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Military & Veterans|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 1152 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
|
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National Guard. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1302 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to purchase food and beverages. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
No action taken in committee |
FOOD|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Purchasing--State |
|
|
SB 1331 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1371 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Arévalo, Diana
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Commendation Medal with Valor and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 1457 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the transition from military service to employment. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1531 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1546 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1547 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
SB 1559 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
|
Relating to a fee exemption for guardianship proceedings of certain military servicemembers and certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts |
|
|
SB 1622 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
ALERT SYSTEM|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|MISSING PERSONS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 1676 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the veterans county service office. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1677 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to information about services for women veterans provided through certain state agency applications. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Human Services--Direct Assistance|Human Services--Food Programs|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women |
|
|
SB 1679 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide grants to support veterans county service offices. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1698 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to outreach and awareness for women veterans in this state. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
House passage as amended reported |
Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women |
|
|
SB 1725 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Criminal Procedure--General|MAGISTRATES|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1739 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the suspension, termination, and reinstatement of certain services provided to military service members who are serving on active duty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES|Military & Veterans|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1768 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to waiving fees for an original commercial driver's license for veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses |
|
|
SB 1781 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: González, Mary
|
Relating to the regulation of certain educational institutions by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; providing administrative penalties. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
See remarks for effective date |
Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1791 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to veterans treatment court programs and the results of successfully completing those programs; imposing a filing fee on certain civil cases to benefit veterans treatment court programs; changing a fee. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--District|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1805 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the multiuse training and operations center facility. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1843 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to providing an opportunity for public high school students in grades 10 through 12 to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test or an alternative vocational aptitude test. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1844 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1845 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1855 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) |
Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones|Corporations & Associations|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1862 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the development of initiatives to reduce veteran suicides in this state. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|SUICIDE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1901 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Holidays|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1936 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Disabilities, Persons with|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1968 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the state flag code. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
FLAGS|LYNDON B. JOHNSON SPACE CENTER|Military & Veterans|State Symbols |
|
|
SB 1986 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee on mental health issues affecting veterans within the Texas Veterans Commission. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2135 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to services provided to veterans who have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony offense. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--General|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 2278 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 4000 in Titus County as the Titus County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TITUS COUNTY VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY |
|
|
SB 2291 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Medal for the Defense of Freedom award. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SJR 23 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 56 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding a transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SR 864 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Recognizing the veterans who served as interns during the 85th Legislature for their service to the Texas Senate. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary |
|
|
HB 6 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to municipal annexation. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Military & Veterans|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9|TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19 |
|
|
HB 72 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Recommitted to committee |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 74 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 115 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 116 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 129 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to a study of property tax exemptions and other property tax benefits for certain veterans and military service members and their families. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 134 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Economic & Industrial Development--General|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|Military & Veterans|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 157 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
|
Relating to eligibility for admission to an educator preparation program for certification in trade and industrial workforce training. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 244 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 356 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism |
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Military & Veterans|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
HB 362 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around federal military installations; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Transportation--Aviation |
|
|
HJR 20 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Recommitted to committee |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 27 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Postponed |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 6 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to municipal annexation. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Military & Veterans|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9|TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19 |
|
|
SB 63 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 104 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to municipal annexation. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|Military & Veterans|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8|TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9|TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 19 |
|
|
SB 115 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around federal military installations; creating a criminal offense. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Transportation--Aviation |
|
|
HB 11 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BORDER|Criminal Procedure--General|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|MEXICO|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|UNITED MEXICAN STATES|VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS |
|
|
HB 19 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to a preventive services program and mental health programs for veterans and military families. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 55 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Hospitals|Military & Veterans|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND |
|
|
HB 67 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 115 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
|
Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 117 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to the portion of designated tuition set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 118 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses |
|
|
HB 119 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to tuition assistance for members of the Texas State Guard. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|STATE GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 127 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Commendation Medal. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 140 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to driver's licenses and personal identification certificates issued to veterans; reducing certain fees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 168 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to privileged parking for Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipients. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Military & Veterans|PARKING|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 175 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Placed on intent calendar |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Military & Veterans|PHYSICIANS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 240 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 242 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran who has been honorably discharged. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 246 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HB 276 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ashby, Trent
|
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Agriculture|Military & Veterans|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 286 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 315 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffines, Don | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of "In God We Trust" specialty license plates. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 339 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Military & Veterans|State Employees |
|
|
HB 350 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 371 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
|
Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit access business for certain military personnel or their dependents. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|Military & Veterans|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
HB 390 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Military & Veterans|PHYSICIANS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 410 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Amusements, Games, Sports|LOTTERIES|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY |
|
|
HB 432 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 437 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Public Employees|Military & Veterans|State Employees |
|
|
HB 445 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to providing notice of the availability of paid leave for military service to public officers and employees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Military & Veterans|State Employees|State Officers |
|
|
HB 450 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 508 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses |
|
|
HB 522 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--School Districts|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 558 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Vietnam veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 577 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to pay, benefits and requirements for state active duty service members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 583 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to donations to certain local veteran's charities ordered as a condition of community supervision. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|GIFTS & DONATIONS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 591 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ashby, Trent
|
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Agriculture|Military & Veterans|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 612 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to license plates issued to female veterans with disabilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Disabilities, Persons with|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|Women |
|
|
HB 650 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
|
Relating to waiver programs for veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HB 660 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 682 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 683 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 721 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--General|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses |
|
|
HB 733 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Israel, Celia
|
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 754 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 755 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Women |
|
|
HB 756 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Health--Rural|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 757 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 758 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the coordination and provision of certain health services to veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 765 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
|
Relating to ensuring that certain military members who reside out of state and their dependents maintain their positions on waiting lists for certain assistance programs provided by health and human services agencies. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 787 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Governor|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Recommended Reviews |
|
|
HB 789 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to license plates issued to retired members of the military. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|STATE GUARD, TEXAS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 822 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of fraudulent or fictitious military record. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|FRAUD|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 867 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women |
|
|
HB 875 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Military & Veterans|SHERIFFS|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 882 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the director and assistant director of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 886 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to the issuance of Iraq Campaign Medal specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|IRAQ|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 893 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Transportation--Aviation |
|
|
HB 894 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to waiver programs for veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Highways|Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HB 906 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a veterans county service officer. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
County Government--Employees/Officers|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 923 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the issuance of 36th Infantry Division specialty license plates and souvenir license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 974 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 976 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 992 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 1011 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Hospitals|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Appropriations|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1017 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to a public duty justification for conduct of a service member of the Texas military forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1021 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1028 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the eligibility of a charitable organization that provides affordable housing for female veterans and their dependents for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the organization. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Housing--Finance|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Women |
|
|
HB 1044 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 423 in Denton County as the U.S. Army Sergeant Enrique Mondragon Memorial Highway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
Highways|Military & Veterans|U.S. ARMY SERGEANT ENRIQUE MONDRAGON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY |
|
|
HB 1048 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs, the administration of those programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
County Government--General|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ASSAULT|SEXUAL HARASSMENT |
|
|
HB 1056 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
|
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Military & Veterans|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 1097 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to the release of veteran autopsy reports to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
AUTOPSIES|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
HB 1112 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to projects that a defense adjustment management authority may conduct. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Placed on intent calendar |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1128 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge, Medal, or Ribbon. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 1133 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1160 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to certain data reported to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--State Coordination|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1161 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
Governor|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1201 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 1229 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for United States veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks |
|
|
HB 1237 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Hays and Travis Counties as the Lieutenant Clay Crabb Memorial Highway. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
HAYS COUNTY|Highways|LIEUTENANT CLAY CRABB MEMORIAL HIGHWAY|Military & Veterans|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|TRAVIS COUNTY |
|
|
HB 1271 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Courts--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 1273 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to certain military specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 1303 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to general officers within the state military department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1325 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|STUDENT LOANS |
|
|
HB 1338 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma. |
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1340 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the placement of certain occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
AUDITOR, STATE|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1364 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 1412 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
ADVERTISING|Amusements, Games, Sports|LOTTERIES|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1429 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans with mental illness. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1457 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veterans liaison. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1484 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1512 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Paul, Dennis
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military awards. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses |
|
|
HB 1584 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to a voluntary donation to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a hunting or fishing license. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
GIFTS & DONATIONS|Human Services--General|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses |
|
|
HB 1598 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Doug
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the Texas military forces oath of affirmation. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Military & Veterans|OATHS |
|
|
HB 1639 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
AIRPORTS|County Government--General|Military & Veterans|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1640 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the compatibility of certain defense community regulations and structures with military operations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
AIRPORTS|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1646 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically. |
House: Elections
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 1719 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of a state military forces member on release from training or duty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Labor--General|Labor--Unemployment|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1762 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the creation of a health care advocacy program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Health--General|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1814 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farney, Marsha
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the online renewal of driver's licenses of certain active duty military personnel and relatives. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses |
|
|
HB 1849 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Administration
|
Referred to Administration |
Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1899 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt
|
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|BORDER|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1951 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain active members of the armed forces of the United States and the dependent children of those members. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1958 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to eligibility for participation in veterans court programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Courts--County & Statutory|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1960 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Courts--County & Statutory|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1985 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by motor vehicles displaying license plates issued to veterans with disabilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 2012 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 2014 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of military personnel to obtain certification to teach career and technology education classes in public schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2015 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|State Employees|STOLEN VALOR ACT |
|
|
HB 2043 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 2108 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to a medal for certain members of the military forces who served during the Cold War. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2111 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Franchise|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2123 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to participation of the state military forces in the state group benefits program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Health Care Providers|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2141 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR VETERANS SERVICES, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2143 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 2146 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 2152 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Military & Veterans|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 2178 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|DISTANCE EDUCATION|Military & Veterans|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses|Safety |
|
|
HB 2232 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the creation of regional military sustainability commissions for certain military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
County Government--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2260 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 2538 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Aging|BORDER|City Government--Finance|GULF OF MEXICO|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2604 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
CONCEALED HANDGUNS|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
HB 2605 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
|
Relating to the issuance of Gold Star family member specialty license plates; eliminating a fee. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 2728 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
|
Relating to the amount the Texas Military Preparedness Commission may grant to local governmental entities for certain purposes. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 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 |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Housing--General|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS' LAND BOARD |
|
|
HB 2840 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Early Voting|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2875 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to state-supported education and health care benefits for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Tuition|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Military & Veterans|RIO GRANDE VALLEY|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2881 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services and participated in Operation Restore Hope. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 2913 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|MEDICAID|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 2914 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations that provide affordable housing to low-income veterans and their dependents. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Housing--Finance|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 2965 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to administrative support positions with the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2996 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3010 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Disabilities, Persons with|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|Military & Veterans|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3096 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to establishing a veterans cemetery in Webb County. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Cemeteries|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|WEBB COUNTY |
|
|
HB 3143 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician or specialist. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 3202 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
|
Relating to the right of a disabled veteran to obtain a certificate from the chief appraiser of an appraisal district stating whether the veteran would be entitled to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property if the veteran were to acquire the property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3256 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Electronic Information Systems|Labor--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3280 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of donation to a partially disabled veteran for use as the veteran's residence homestead and for property donated to such a veteran by, or purchased by such a veteran with a donation from, such an organization for that purpose. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3295 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
|
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration |
|
|
HB 3307 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System supplemental plan. |
House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Insurance--Health & Accident|Military & Veterans|Retirement Systems--State Employees |
|
|
HB 3362 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete a veterans court pretrial intervention program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3404 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to a study on providing care to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Interim Studies|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3486 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to ad valorem and certain state taxes; decreasing certain state tax rates. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 3506 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS |
|
|
HB 3547 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3548 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
|
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Corporations & Associations|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3566 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3572 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3600 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to the regulation of persons who assist veterans in applying for benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 3652 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to the workers' compensation death benefits paid to the beneficiaries of certain state service members killed in the line of duty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
Labor--Workers' Compensation|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3695 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3710 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
CONCEALED HANDGUNS|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Management & Control|Weapons |
|
|
HB 3726 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing a veterans services coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a veterans rehabilitation dorm program for certain state jail defendants confined by the department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3728 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the administration of veterans court program proceedings before a magistrate. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Courts--County & Statutory|MAGISTRATES|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3729 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to inclusion of family members of veterans court program participants in the treatment and services provided to the participants under the program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective immediately |
Courts--General|Family--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3808 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3831 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to who is a minor for the purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and certain related laws. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3877 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to active duty personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3898 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to active duty personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 3935 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
|
Relating to funding law enforcement training for veterans from state and federal funds or grants. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Finances--Budget |
|
|
HB 3937 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's authority to contract with federal agencies to provide healthcare to veterans. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Health--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY |
|
|
HB 3964 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of applicants for employment who are recently returned veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
CREDIT REPORTS|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3968 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
|
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses |
|
|
HB 3969 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
|
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain individuals. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Minors--General|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses |
|
|
HB 3998 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes demonstration program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 4013 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
|
Relating to studies on homeless veterans and youth. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
HOMELESS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--General|Interim Studies|Military & Veterans|Minors--Health & Safety |
|
|
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 |
DISCRIMINATION|Housing--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4037 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties; authorizing an increase in the rate of a tax; authorizing the imposition of a tax. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
GULF OF MEXICO|Historic Preservation & Museums|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy |
|
|
HB 4043 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the establishment of an unmanned ground vehicle pilot program at the Capitol Complex to employ veterans with a service-connected disability. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS |
|
|
HCR 46 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Urging Congress to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide VA services to incarcerated veterans detained in state hospitals and to consider expanding such services to all incarcerated veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Signed by the Governor |
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HCR 129 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Paying tribute to the U.S. military personnel from Texas who lost their lives in the line of duty. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Memorial|U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM TEXAS |
|
|
HJR 42 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who has been honorably discharged. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 51 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 66 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 67 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 75 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 84 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Courts--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 100 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 117 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation, for a period not to exceed 10 years, the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an honorably discharged veteran of the armed services of the United States, or the surviving spouse of such a veteran, if the residence homestead was donated to the veteran, or the purchase of the residence homestead was financed, by a charitable organization. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Legislature|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 127 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the partially disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead or if the charitable organization donated all or part of the purchase price of the residence homestead to the partially disabled veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 134 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions all or part of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 138 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of bonds and notes in the military value revolving loan account. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HR 3131 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 923. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HR 3334 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Honoring members of the Texas House of Representatives who served in the United States military during the Vietnam War. |
|
Reported enrolled |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary |
|
|
HR 3387 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 55. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports |
|
|
SB 55 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 100 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the enterprise zone program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones|Business & Commerce--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 169 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to ensuring that certain military members and their spouses and dependents maintain their positions on interest lists or other waiting lists for certain health and human services assistance programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 193 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: González, Mary
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 318 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the amount the Texas Military Preparedness Commission may grant to local governmental entities for certain purposes. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 389 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the placement of military occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Labor--General|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 397 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ADVERTISING|Amusements, Games, Sports|LOTTERIES|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 472 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veteran's liaison. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 488 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
|
Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Co-author authorized |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 503 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 508 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the employment of veterans by a public entity or public work of this state. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
INTERNET|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 660 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 661 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
SB 664 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Labor--General|Military & Veterans|State Employees|STOLEN VALOR ACT |
|
|
SB 713 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to general officers within the state military department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 805 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|MILITARY VETERANS' FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 806 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 807 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
SB 832 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR VETERANS SERVICES, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 833 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 835 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of fraudulent or fictitious military record. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|FRAUD|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 840 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to certain trailer registration fees for veterans with disabilities. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Co-author authorized |
Disabilities, Persons with|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Military & Veterans|Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 850 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to a public duty justification for conduct of a service member of the Texas military forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 910 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 918 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Otto, John
|
Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 964 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1049 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Franchise|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1052 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Disabilities, Persons with|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|Military & Veterans|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1115 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: White, James
|
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
SB 1154 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 1253 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt
|
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|BORDER|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1275 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to make certain home improvements for certain disabled veterans. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Disabilities, Persons with|Housing--Disabled Persons|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SB 1304 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Women |
|
|
SB 1305 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Health--Rural|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 1306 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the coordination and provision of certain health services to veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1307 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1308 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to veterans services information provided to veterans who receive driver's licenses and personal identification certificates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Military & Veterans|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1309 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to the establishment of a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps teaching certificate and eligibility of such certified teacher for other educator certification. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1310 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans court program and the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete that program; imposing a court cost on conviction to benefit veterans court programs; changing a fee. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Courts--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 1325 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to grants to local governmental entities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Governor|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1352 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
CONCEALED HANDGUNS|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons |
|
|
SB 1358 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Financial--General|Governor|LOANS|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1368 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration |
|
|
SB 1463 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to improving the delivery of health care services to veterans in this state. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Hospitals|Military & Veterans|RIO GRANDE VALLEY|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1474 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs and the eligibility for participation in and administration of those programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Courts--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ASSAULT|SEXUAL HARASSMENT |
|
|
SB 1532 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at the Health and Human Services Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1563 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
|
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Corporations & Associations|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 1580 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
|
Relating to a study on homeless veterans. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective immediately |
HOMELESS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--General|Interim Studies|Military & Veterans|Minors--Health & Safety |
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SB 1592 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
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Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
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Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Aging|BORDER|City Government--Finance|GULF OF MEXICO|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Utilities--General |
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SB 1650 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
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Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit, including extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
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Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Military & Veterans |
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SB 1713 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
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Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
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Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Business & Commerce--General|Labor--General|Military & Veterans |
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SB 1731 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
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Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Gallantry Cross Medal and the Prisoner of War Medal. |
Senate: Transportation
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Left pending in committee |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|LICENSE PLATES|Military & Veterans|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
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SB 1735 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
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Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
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Remarks ordered printed |
Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 1816 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
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Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System Supplemental plan. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Insurance--Health & Accident|Military & Veterans|Retirement Systems--General |
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SB 1821 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
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Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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