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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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
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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 |
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HB 3957 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
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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
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Referred to Transportation |
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HB 4033 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
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Relating to late applications for exemptions from ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
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HB 4075 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the Texas reserve militia. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 4124 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
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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 |
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HB 4150 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckley, Brad
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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
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Referred to Appropriations |
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HB 4155 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
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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
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Referred to State Affairs |
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HB 4215 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
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Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster. |
House: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
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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 |
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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
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 4388 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
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Relating to reemployment protections for certain members of the military. |
House: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
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HB 4390 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
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Relating to waiving sovereign immunity in a suit concerning reemployment protections for certain members of the military. |
House: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
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HCR 6 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bailes, Ernest
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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
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Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HCR 25 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
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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
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Signed by the Governor |
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HJR 20 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
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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
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Referred to Appropriations |
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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 |
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HJR 79 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 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 |
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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 |
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HJR 124 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
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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 |
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SB 145 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
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Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
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Referred to Vet Affairs |
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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 |
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SB 169 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
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Referred to Vet Affairs |
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SB 337 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex
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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
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Effective on 9/1/21 |
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SB 397 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
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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 |
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SB 456 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
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Relating to the donation of juror reimbursements. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Veteran Affairs
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Effective on 9/1/21 |
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SB 457 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
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Relating to the sale, lease, or rental of goods and services through a post exchange established by the Texas Military Department. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
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Referred to Vet Affairs |
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SB 460 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
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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 |
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SB 465 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
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Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for certain disabled veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs
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Referred to Vet Affairs |
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SB 479 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
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Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center, including its authority to issue bonds. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Effective immediately |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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Referred to Business & Commerce |
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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 |
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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 |
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|
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 |
|
|
SB 683 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
|
|
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 |
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|
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 |
|
|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
|
|
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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 75 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges. |
|
Filed |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 234 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to separating the conducting of federal elections from state and local elections. |
|
Filed |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 82 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections. |
|
Filed |
|
|
HB 13 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections. |
|
Filed |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 21 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the practices and procedures of federal elections. |
|
Filed |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 216 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 275 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 634 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 676 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 716 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a severely disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a severely disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 1328 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the operations and functions of the Veterans' Land Board and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the board. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 1471 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to a school security volunteer program. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 1844 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to authorizing certain optional designations on a person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
HB 2039 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to Master Army Aviators. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 2770 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 3068 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
|
Relating to the use of certain license plates on classic motor vehicles and travel trailers, custom vehicles, street rods, and certain exhibition vehicles. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 3310 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
|
Relating to assisting inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in obtaining federal veterans disability benefits. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 3354 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 3362 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 3840 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of individuals or business entities that provide or train assistance animals for veterans; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HJR 44 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provision of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 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 |
|
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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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HJR 131 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 109 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
SB 196 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
SB 221 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 283 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 607 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the operations and functions of the Veterans' Land Board and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the board. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 842 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 1607 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to a study on issues regarding service animals. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 2060 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Effective on 1/1/20 |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 92 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 150 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of, and the deferral or abatement of ad valorem taxes on, certain residence homesteads. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 217 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 343 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 377 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates, specially marked driver's licenses, and specially marked personal identification certificates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 626 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to late applications for certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 1101 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person to file a new application to confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a 100 percent disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 1281 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1309 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to eligibility for and benefits associated with license plates for certain veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 1413 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Arévalo, Diana
|
Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
HB 1527 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 1590 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 1591 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1606 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to purchase food and beverages. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 1641 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 1696 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 1782 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 1929 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
HB 2259 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 2308 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for veterans with disabilities that include the emblem from military academy license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 2312 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 2356 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 2585 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the provision of veterans housing by county or municipal housing authorities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 2877 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 3002 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 3148 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 3498 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 3524 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
|
Relating to the prioritization of public transportation funding for areas disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 3556 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the mental health program for veterans. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HJR 21 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
|
|
HJR 67 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HJR 70 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 92 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 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 |
|
|
HJR 97 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HJR 105 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 97 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 240 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 1047 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 1331 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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) |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 1936 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 6 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to municipal annexation. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 72 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Recommitted to committee |
|
|
HB 74 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 116 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 129 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to a study of property tax exemptions and other property tax benefits for certain veterans and military service members and their families. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 134 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HJR 20 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Recommitted to committee |
|
|
HJR 27 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Postponed |
|
|
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
|
|
SB 63 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
|
Filed |
|
|
SB 104 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to municipal annexation. |
|
Filed |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 286 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 350 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 432 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 612 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to license plates issued to female veterans with disabilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 660 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 683 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 721 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 733 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Israel, Celia
|
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 754 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 757 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 974 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 976 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 992 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 1985 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by motor vehicles displaying license plates issued to veterans with disabilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 2146 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
HB 2178 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 2761 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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HB 3010 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
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HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 3877 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to active duty personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3898 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to active duty personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 4022 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HR 3131 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 923. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HR 3387 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 55. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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 |
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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 |
|
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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 |
|
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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
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1592 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
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
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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SB 1650 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
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
|
Left pending in committee |
|
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SB 1713 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
|
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SB 1731 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Gallantry Cross Medal and the Prisoner of War Medal. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
|
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SB 1735 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
|
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
|
Remarks ordered printed |
|
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SB 1816 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System Supplemental plan. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
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SB 1821 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
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
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
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SB 1824 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to a study and report on the awarding of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
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SB 1834 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to participation in the state group benefits program by a member of the Texas National Guard called to protect the border. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
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SB 1835 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain current or former military personnel. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
SB 1879 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
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SB 1962 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
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SB 1963 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's authority to contract with federal agencies to provide healthcare to veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Left pending in committee |
|
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SB 2001 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Co-author authorized |
|
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SB 2055 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to the designation of Loop 223 in Bastrop County as the Captain Jesse Billingsley Memorial Loop. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SCR 48 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed while serving in the United States military and commemorating Memorial Day 2015. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
|
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SJR 40 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
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SJR 60 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
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
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
SR 987 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 923. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
SR 1038 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 55. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HB 45 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military and the eligibility requirements for certain occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
|
HB 50 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to renaming the adjutant general's department as the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 81 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of children and other dependents of certain military personnel or veterans for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 97 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | 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 if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
HB 113 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | 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
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 120 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the issuance of military specialty license plates; providing an exemption from a fee. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 132 |
83-0 (2013) |
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 |
|
|
HB 150 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at the Capitol building to honor service members killed in action. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 155 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain Operation Enduring Freedom veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 171 |
83-0 (2013) |
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 |
|
|
HB 194 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 202 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
|
Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty. |
House: Public Education
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 214 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | 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
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 229 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Isaac, Jason | 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 dies while on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 263 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to combination resident hunting and fishing licenses for military personnel. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 396 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to providing a federal postcard applicant with a ballot for certain elections in which the applicant is eligible to vote. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 402 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to a medal for certain members of the state military forces who served during the Cold War; authorizing a fee. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 418 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 430 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for certain motor vehicles brought into this state by certain military personnel. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 485 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to the amount of the fees paid by certain peace officers, correctional officers, members of the state military forces, and veterans of the armed forces for a license to carry a concealed handgun and to the issuance of such a license to certain peace officers and members of the state military forces; authorizing a fee. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 489 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to rights and responsibilities of persons with disabilities, including with respect to the use of service animals that provide assistance to those persons; providing penalties. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
|
|
HB 525 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
|
Relating to the collection of data relating to military-connected students through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS). |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 548 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | 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 in action. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 552 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to consumer debt owed by certain military servicemembers. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Investments & Financial Services |
|
|
HB 572 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance to veterans of specially marked licenses to carry a concealed handgun and specially marked personal identification certificates. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 600 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, including the modification of certain election deadlines. |
House: Elections
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 605 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the authority of municipalities or counties to adopt regulations or take other actions relating to airport hazard areas. |
House: County Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 614 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
|
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 618 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to officers of the United States armed forces who graduated from certain United States military academies. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 633 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a driver's license or personal identification certificate. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 634 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the verification of an inmate's veteran status by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 655 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to exempting defense base development authorities from certain contracting requirements. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
|
|
HB 656 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to the application of the public and private facilities and infrastructure law to a defense base development authority. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
|
|
HB 663 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the expiration dates of concealed handgun licenses for certain members of the United States armed forces. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 665 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 690 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
|
Relating to reimbursing public institutions of higher education for tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 694 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to access by certain military personnel to juvenile and criminal history information. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 709 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to ad valorem tax payments and refunds. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
|
|
HB 732 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and minor children of disabled veterans and members of the armed forces who die on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 736 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the composition of the housing and health services coordination council. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 737 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 757 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility requirements for occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience and to military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
|
HB 780 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board of the effect of ad valorem tax exemptions for certain veterans and their surviving spouses and children on local and state revenue and the state's economy. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 781 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 846 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to additional periods of possession of or access to a child after conclusion of a parent's military deployment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 859 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 860 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to an exception to the domicile requirement for issuance of a commercial driver's license for certain military personnel. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
|
HB 869 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
|
Relating to the issuance of a marriage license for an absent applicant, the participation of a proxy in certain marriage ceremonies, and the maintenance and submission of records relating to a marriage license issued for an absent applicant. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 892 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to who is a minor for the purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
|
|
HB 959 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and the preference given for goods and services purchased by state agencies; providing penalties. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform |
|
|
HB 976 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the use of money from Veterans' Land Board funds to provide educational benefits to veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 977 |
83-0 (2013) |
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 |
|
|
HB 1004 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry
|
Relating to an electronic system adopted and maintained by public institutions of higher education to employ a person to track the academic progress of military veterans or their family members receiving student financial assistance. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 1008 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1033 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 1052 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
|
Relating to the automatic admission to a public institution of higher education of a child of a person who was killed or sustained a fatal injury in the line of duty in the United States armed forces. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1110 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
|
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals. |
House: Ways & Means
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HB 1123 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
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Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 1129 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
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Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
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Effective immediately |
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HB 1162 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
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Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1212 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Canales, Terry
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Relating to the tax rate for contributions under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act applicable to wages paid to certain honorably discharged veterans; changing the rate of a tax. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
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No action taken in committee |
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HB 1217 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
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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
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1287 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
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Relating to the contents of an application by certain persons for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the person's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 1348 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
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Relating to the taxation of certain tangible personal property located inside a defense base development authority. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Finance
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Effective on 1/1/14 |
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HB 1368 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
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Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Placed on General State Calendar |
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HB 1427 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
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Relating to the donation of surplus real property by certain municipalities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 1514 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Howard, Donna
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
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Relating to privileged parking for veterans of World War II. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 1542 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
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Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1549 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
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Relating to the regulation of speech-language pathology and audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. |
House: Public Health
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Laid on the table subject to call |
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HB 1589 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
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Relating to the awarding of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 1678 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
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Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for surviving spouses of disabled veterans of the United States armed forces; authorizing a fee. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 1726 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
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Relating to shipping logistics and coordination services for state agencies. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Government Organization
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Effective immediately |
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HB 1820 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
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Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments. |
House: Ways & Means
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Placed on General State Calendar |
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HB 1832 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Miller, Rick
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Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1838 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Wu, Gene
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Relating to the registration of certain voters at a polling place and related procedures. |
House: Elections
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Referred to Elections |
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HB 1886 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
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Relating to requirements applicable to certain credit services organizations and certain extensions of consumer credit the organizations obtain for a consumer or assist a consumer in obtaining. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1887 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
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Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1927 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
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Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1939 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
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Relating to a veteran's employment preference for employment with a public entity or public work of this state. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Considered in Calendars |
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HB 1960 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
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Relating to reciprocity for emergency medical services personnel certification for certain United States military personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 2009 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
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Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 2011 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
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Relating to the service retirement annuity of certain state employees. |
House: Pensions
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Referred to Pensions |
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HB 2027 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
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Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Appropriations
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Referred to Appropriations |
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HB 2028 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
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Relating to the eligibility requirements for plumbing licenses issued to applicants with military service. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 2029 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
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Relating to the eligibility requirements for electrician licenses issued to applicants with military experience. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 2071 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
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Relating to the issuance by reciprocity of a license to practice medical physics to persons who hold a license from the United States armed forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Withdrawn from schedule |
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HB 2135 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
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Relating to waivers and grants of credit for the requirements to obtain certain private security licenses to individuals who hold security credentials from the United States armed forces. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 2173 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Walle, Armando
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Relating to the licensing of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 2183 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
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Relating to the issuance of U.S. Army Combat Infantryman Badge specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 2235 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
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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
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HB 2236 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
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Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
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Referred to Higher Education |
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HB 2254 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
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Relating to apprenticeship requirements for occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 2387 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
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Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property located inside a defense base development authority. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Finance
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Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
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HB 2388 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
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Relating to the application of certain contracting laws to a defense base development authority. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 2389 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
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Relating to exempting certain qualifying projects from the public and private facilities and infrastructure contracting requirements. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
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Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
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HB 2391 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
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Relating to electric utility bill payment assistance programs for certain veterans burned in combat. |
House: State Affairs
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Placed on General State Calendar |
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HB 2392 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
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Relating to the mental health program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 2466 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
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Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Vietnam veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
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Referred to Transportation |
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HB 2485 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
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Relating to Air Medal and Air Medal with Valor specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
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Effective on 9/1/13 |
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HB 2489 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
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Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 2555 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Patrick, Diane
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Relating to a study and report regarding tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HB 2562 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
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Relating to an annual report on the Public Assistance Reporting Information System. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 2564 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
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Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission using money from the fund for veterans' assistance for entities that provide home-based health care services to veterans in certain rural counties. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 2626 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zedler, Bill
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Relating to display of the Honor and Remember flag. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 2676 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
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Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Open Government
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Effective immediately |
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HB 2698 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Susan
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Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a program to connect veterans seeking employment in school security positions with independent school districts seeking to employ security personnel. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
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Left pending in committee |
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