HB 83 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the dates a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 166 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 205 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to safety requirements for amusement ride operators.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
HB 312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to training for peace officers regarding implicit bias.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 313 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the requirements for certification as a special officer for offenders with mental impairments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 404 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 407 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 466 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sale of fireworks before and during the Diwali holiday.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 563 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to law enforcement policies requiring a peace officer to intervene when another peace officer uses excessive force or commits an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the regular psychological examination of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to judicial review of certain local laws applicable to state license holders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 619 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to developing a strategic plan to support the child-care workforce.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 647 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 709 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to employment records of certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 735 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, InaSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to service contracts for leased or purchased motor vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 770 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the regulation of poker clubs in certain counties; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Calendars
HB 792 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use an alternate work schedule for police dispatchers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 801 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a certification program for assistance animals; authorizing fees; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 810 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the operation of a quick draw lottery game; requiring an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Calendars
HB 819 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 833 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the use of force to make an arrest or search and to law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 871 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the municipal fees charged to certain air conditioning and refrigeration contractors.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a licensing authority from taking disciplinary action against certain license holders for violating an emergency management plan or a rule, order, or ordinance issued under the plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 902 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 928 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the marketing and sale of catfish and similar fish by food service establishments; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the training requirements for commissioned security officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1070 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the performance of pest control work by persons who hold a commercial or noncommercial applicator license issued by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
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 1121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to limiting the assessment of certain fees and taxes during a declared state of disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to a report on state actions to prevent chemical dependency facilities from engaging in certain prohibited solicitation practices.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1262 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with certain persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1268 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the definition of amusement ride for purposes of amusement ride regulation.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1276 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1357 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1396 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement agencies and policies and procedures affecting peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
HB 1404 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1442 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to required training on trauma-impacted veterans for certain peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1444 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to qualifications of a sheriff or a candidate for sheriff.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 1539 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
HB 1560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 1562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to required notice concerning special districts in certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1565 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs and non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to an exemption from cemetery location restrictions for a funeral establishment licensed in this state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1637 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to implicit bias training for members of the legislature and legislative employees.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 1643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to continuing education for and regular implicit bias testing of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of plumbing, including the requirements to obtain a tradesman plumber-limited license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Calendars
HB 1655 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the provision of sex offender treatment by certain physicians and psychologists.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1855 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1891 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1928 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to employment information and records regarding certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1943 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policies prohibiting a peace officer from discharging a firearm at or in the direction of a moving vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1948 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended or revoked license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2007 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2008 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the suspension of the license of a dishonorably discharged law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2023 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the criminal history record information requirement for applicants for renewal of a license issued by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2054 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to municipal and county regulation of sex parlors, including the imposition of civil and criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HB 2214 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2267 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sale and purchase of retail fireworks permits from an Internet website.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2305 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, and the Texas Real Estate Commission; increasing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the repeal of the real estate inspection recovery fund.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2378 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of real estate inspectors; reducing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2379 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the towing of certain property from a self-service storage facility for disposition by a vehicle storage facility.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to an oath for peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2473 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2475 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to county jailer training regarding interacting with a person with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the performance of a real property evaluation for use by certain financial institutions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2569 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the dates a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 2583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2714 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2730 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority and the regulation of easement or right-of-way agents.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
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 2750 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the exemption of certain activities from regulation as a structural pest control service.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2777 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2803 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a commercial landlord's or tenant's remedies regarding certain unlawful activities in a multiunit commercial property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2819 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to temporary licenses for insurance professionals.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2826 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to access to and review of a person's employment records held by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2842 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the use of certain titles by a structural engineer.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2844 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2850 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the liability of certain volunteers who provide veterinary care or treatment and certain confidential or privileged information related to veterinary care or treatment.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2885 87-0 (2021)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to continuing education programs for fire detection and alarm device installation.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a company representative for purposes of compliance with the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2998 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, ReggieSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the requirement that certain business entities obtain a license from the Texas Real Estate Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3057 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the regulation of licensed dog and cat breeders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3123 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers; authorizing the change of a fee.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the performance of equine dentistry by students of equine dental provider certification programs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the posting of nonconsent towing fees schedules in licensed vehicle storage facilities and the provision of nonconsent towing fees schedules by tow truck operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to requiring the release of certain vehicles by tow truck operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to certain peace officer hiring policies regarding applicants with a history of marihuana use.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition of the provision of conversion therapy to an individual by health care providers and certain entities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3244 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the provision of certain massage therapy instruction using distance learning.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3248 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of athletic trainers.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3337 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to signage displayed by a retail fireworks permit holder in certain populous counties.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3342 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to the definition of illegal fireworks.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3357 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim schools; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3408 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the regulation of motor fuel metering devices and motor fuel quality.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the regulation of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3454 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to certain employment and occupational licensing restrictions based on a person's prior conviction.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3518 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to an annual report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the security requirement for the issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number or a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3585 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to information regarding certain noncompliance by an appraisal district in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records of a professional property tax appraiser serving as chief appraiser for the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3608 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a rental locator permit issued by the Texas Real Estate Commission; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3616 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, AnnSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the adoption of county and municipal building codes for the insulation and protection of piping in new residential construction.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3654 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and law enforcement agencies regarding law enforcement officers and the use of body cameras; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3664 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to designation by the purchaser of a motor vehicle of the county in which a motor vehicle dealer shall apply for the registration of and title for certain vehicles sold by the dealer; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3721 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the regulation of funeral service practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3803 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a certain plumbing code by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the procedure for conducting surveys of public land, including the requirements regarding field notes and coordinate systems.
House: Land & Resource Management
Received from the House
HB 3885 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to licensing and examination requirements for persons engaged in liquefied petroleum gas activities.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate certain activities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3921 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the use of certain drugs in bovine breeding stock by or on the prescription of a veterinarian.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 3940 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3948 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing and booting.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 4030 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing and regulation of insurance professionals.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4097 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the ownership, control, or operation of certain used motor vehicle dealers by certain motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 4141 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the employment status of certain remote service workers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
HB 4185 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Institute for Community Policing at the University of Houston.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4186 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a written appraisal required for a bona fide offer to acquire real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4203 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to insurance adjuster license application procedures prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
House: Insurance
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4214 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for an occupational license by certain former inmates and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4286 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to procedures for and the consequences of the dishonorable discharge of certain peace officers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 4298 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to a curriculum coordinator position for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4299 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on mental health services provided to peace officers in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4300 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement regarding peace officer salaries.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4379 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer or distributor of motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 4380 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to examinations for applicants for or holders of licenses or registrations to perform certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 4415 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the display of knives by retail establishments.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 4463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain complaints against and training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HJR 33 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting an individual's right to earn a living free from unnecessary governmental interference.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HJR 37 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners or similar gaming devices; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 68 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering on professional and collegiate sporting events in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 4 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to provisions in agreements between governmental entities and professional sports teams requiring the United States national anthem to be played at team events.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 24 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the procedures required before a law enforcement agency hires certain persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 83 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the timely processing of certain requests relating to the employment of a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 97 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
SB 198 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: White, James
Relating to the demonstration of weapons proficiency by qualified retired law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 269 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products and the allocation of tax revenue derived from cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 297 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the criminal history record information requirement for applicants for renewal of a license issued by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 315 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 323 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license; requiring a review of fee amounts.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 349 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to including certain demographic information in federal incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning offenses committed in this state.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 352 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the suspension of the license of a dishonorably discharged law enforcement officer.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the performance of pest control work by persons who hold a commercial or noncommercial applicator license issued by the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 458 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of individuals and entities that conduct forensic analyses, examinations, and tests.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 616 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 660 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission and to the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 704 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of racing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission, and the creation of the Texas Racing Advisory Board, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 714 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; decriminalizing wagering on sports events.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from using a chemical device against a minor.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 748 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to make certain radio communications available to the public.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to sexually oriented businesses, including a requirement to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and restricting the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
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
SB 839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 842 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training on community-based policing for certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the sale of certain food by food service establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 871 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 894 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the model training curriculum and required education and training of security personnel employed by a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 916 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to certain information regarding appraisal district noncompliance and property values in the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records of a professional property tax appraiser serving as chief appraiser for the district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to ticket sales for charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 996 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to performance of an evaluation of real property for use by a financial institution.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to background and criminal history checks for operators and employees of certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the procedure for conducting surveys of public land, including the requirements regarding field notes and coordinate systems.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1080 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to service contracts for leased or purchased motor vehicles.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1130 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the provision of certain massage therapy instruction using distance learning.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers; authorizing the change of a fee.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 1133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to background and criminal history checks for operators and employees of certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sale of fireworks before and during the Diwali holiday.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the towing of certain property from a self-service storage facility for disposition by a vehicle storage facility.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 1345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the office of forensic services within the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to adoption by law enforcement agencies of a mental health leave policy for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center and the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and professional representation of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1405 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prohibition of certain police force reductions in certain populous municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to police cadet training in certain municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the adoption of a certain plumbing code by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1452 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1472 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and law enforcement agencies regarding law enforcement officers and the use of body cameras; authorizing fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1544 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to no-knock warrants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: White, James
Relating to examinations for applicants for or holders of licenses or registrations to perform certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1584 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the ownership, control, or operation of certain used motor vehicle dealers by certain motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to prohibiting peace officers from using neck restraints during a search or arrest.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1601 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a duty for peace officers to intervene and make a report when a peace officer uses excessive force.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1668 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to certification and examination requirements for persons engaged in liquefied petroleum gas activities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1703 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to continuing education for public school counselors and the provision of postsecondary counseling by certain counselors at public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1755 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to license application procedures prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for certain insurance adjusters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1770 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of certain titles by a structural engineer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp and consumable hemp products; providing administrative penalties; imposing and authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1810 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing and regulation of insurance professionals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1819 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to procedures for and the consequences of the dishonorable discharge of certain peace officers; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1846 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the registration and regulation of health clubs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1859 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to regulating the servicing of certain student loans, requiring the occupational licensing of certain student loan servicers, and the designation of a student loan ombudsman within the Texas Department of Banking; authorizing fees; authorizing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to continuing education programs for fire detection and alarm device installation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2018 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of company representatives for certain private security license holders; requiring an occupational license.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2020 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2040 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2062 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the establishment of the Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Advisory Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 2120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a study on the safety of Texas swim schools.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SJR 49 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 14 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the regulation of licensed dog and cat breeders.
Filed
HB 43 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 233 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a biennial report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
Filed
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 306 87-1 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
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 65 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 114 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
HB 201 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a biennial report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
Filed
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 49 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to peace officers and law enforcement agencies.
Filed
HB 66 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
HB 147 87-3 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the regulation of kennels; creating a criminal offense.
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
HB 32 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of certain pecan buyers in certain counties; providing a civil penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a report by certain vessel operators on gambling device payout percentages; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
HB 258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 282 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the training of peace officers on cases involving child abuse and neglect, family violence, and sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 321 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the registration and regulation of health clubs.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 456 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the enforcement of regulations governing cemetery organizations, cemetery corporations, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 517 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 546 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on certain training and education requirements for law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 582 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to notice and request for a hearing regarding a vehicle that has been towed or booted.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 655 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 773 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
HB 787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 876 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to safety requirements for a person directly operating an amusement ride.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 910 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to abolishing the regulation of auctioneers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 914 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of bingo games.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the sale of fireworks during and before the Diwali holiday.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
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 989 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1011 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to exempting certain honorably retired peace officers from continuing education requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1015 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1024 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to real property executed in trust for the issuance of a license as a bail bond surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 1095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the imposition of certain criminal history record information requirements regarding the licensing of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the recovery of property from certain vehicles stored at a vehicle storage facility or governmental vehicle storage facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1140 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities; authorizing fee increases and decreases; eliminating a fee; eliminating a minimum fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1141 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for certain electrical work.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1153 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license; charging a fee.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1190 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of sports betting; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1325 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Effective immediately
HB 1342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a person's eligibility for an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1385 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of industrialized housing and buildings.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to inspections of solid waste facilities conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1403 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to insurance coverage and certification requirements for a person conducting amusement ride inspections.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1442 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, the licensing and registration of persons regulated by that state agency, and certain consumer financial transactions regulated by that state agency.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
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 1518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1520 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to a political subdivision's adoption of zoning regulations for certain coin-operated machines.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 1544 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to fantasy sports contests.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the firearms training for and weapons proficiency of and the carrying of a handgun or other firearm by county jailers and qualified retired law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Received from the House
HB 1616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1642 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the requirements for issuing and renewing certain certificates and licenses to practice barbering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1660 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to peace officer training on recognizing and recording circumstances that indicate strangulation in certain cases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1670 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1675 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1683 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to abolishing the regulation of orthotic and prosthetic technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1684 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the posting of a boiler's certificate of operation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of motor fuel metering and motor fuel quality from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1705 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to abolishing the regulation of the practices of barbering and cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1723 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to repeal of the permit requirement for intrastate shipment of bees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the payment for funeral services performed by a transferring funeral home under a purchase agreement for funeral services or merchandise.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to advertising or other information regarding licensed bail bond sureties posted in secure correctional facilities.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1781 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the supervision and control of plumbing work in the construction of certain dwellings.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for plumbing work performed on certain private property.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy; requiring a student permit; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 1873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1894 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the repeal of the criminal penalty for a violation of the interior designers licensing law.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1992 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting telemarketers from transmitting misleading caller identification information or otherwise misrepresenting the origin of a telemarketing call.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2014 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate certain activities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a prohibition on contractors acting as public insurance adjusters in certain circumstances.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the licensure and registration of persons engaged in certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas containers and systems.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
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 2145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to continuing education requirements for public educators regarding suicide prevention training.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the registration and regulation of customer choice consultants by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: 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 2220 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to testimony by an appraisal district employee as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2228 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the inspection of certain boilers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2233 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the presence of a minor on the premises of a sexually oriented business that is permitted or licensed under the Alcoholic Beverage Code; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2247 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the execution of a record making an anatomical gift.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including the creation of the amusement ride regulation advisory board; providing authority to increase a fee.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2305 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a work group on enhancing the training and credentialing of emergency management personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2336 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the application requirements for first responder organizations to receive an initial license or to renew a license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2403 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of residential service companies and residential service contracts.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to education and training for peace officers regarding trauma-informed techniques to facilitate interactions with homeless individuals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by peace officers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the hours of instruction required to obtain an operator license to practice cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2464 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of massage schools and the issuance of a permit to massage school students; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the regulation of contractors and equipment mechanics for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to training requirements applicable to a jailer at a private correctional facility.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2546 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the energy efficiency performance standards for construction of certain industrialized housing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2602 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the use of names by public insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2669 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authorization and regulation of social gaming establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2698 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of the practical examination required for a barbering or cosmetology license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2700 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to correcting cosmetology scope of work references.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2701 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to county jailer training and continuing education requirements regarding interacting with pregnant women confined in jail.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2714 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the registration of liquefied petroleum gas container manufacturers and the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas licensees; authorizing fees.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2721 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the source of dogs and cats sold by pet stores; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks.
House: County Affairs
Postponed
HB 2786 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to employee turnover reporting during a day-care center's, group day-care home's, or registered family home's license or registration renewal.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to certain confidential or privileged information related to veterinary care or treatment and to the liability of volunteer certified veterinary assistants, licensed veterinary technicians, or veterinarians who provide medical assistance to an injured animal in certain situations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2827 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to access to information related to investigations by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2838 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the experience required for a licensed professional counselor to act as a supervisor.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2844 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the licensure in this state of certain attorneys who are licensed to practice law in another state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2847 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of complaints and investigations in certain occupational licensing programs of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the consideration of a criminal conviction to determine an applicant's eligibility for certain barbering certificates and licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2868 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the procurement of interior design services by a governmental entity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2878 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the renewal of a plumbing license, endorsement, or registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2932 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the payment for funeral services performed by a transferring funeral home under a purchase agreement for funeral services or merchandise.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2940 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the ownership, control, or operation of a franchised or nonfranchised dealer or dealership by certain motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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 3043 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3049 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of occupational licenses to certain out-of-state applicants; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3077 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to certain obligations of franchised dealers in connection with certain warranties for a new motor vehicle.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the regulation of solicitations of private security companies by political subdivisions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to examinations required for licensure by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3162 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3231 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of certain audio recordings or video footage to influence the negotiation of a real estate transaction.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to satisfaction of continuing education requirements for certain insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3409 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to requirements for training regarding trauma for judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional officers, and law enforcement officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to hiring and licensing certain persons as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3434 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3451 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the grounds for disciplinary action against the holder of a license issued by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to firearms training for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the towing of certain property from a self-service storage facility for disposition by a vehicle storage facility.
House: Business & Industry
Received from the House
HB 3622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of certain plumbing codes by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Postponed
HB 3624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of the e-mail address of an applicant for or holder of a license issued by certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
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 3726 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the use of the law enforcement officer standards and education fund for continuing education expenses of law enforcement personnel at private or independent institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3775 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the training requirements for a person appointed as a county jailer.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3790 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3842 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle dealers; waiving certain fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3858 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to an employment termination report submitted by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3990 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to an exemption from cemetery location restrictions for a funeral establishment licensed in this state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 4006 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to licensing examination requirements for a journeyman lineman.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to a written statement regarding certain rules adopted by a state agency that issues an occupational license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the financial security requirement for providers obligated under certain service contracts.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain short-term consumer loans; imposing an assessment and fees; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to photographs on certain state-issued identification cards.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the establishment of a professional bee removal training and licensure program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 4226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the creation of the Trades Board of the State of Texas; the licensure and regulation of plumbers, electricians, and air conditioning and refrigeration contractors; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
HB 4249 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to fees a municipality may charge certain air conditioning and refrigeration contractors.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of plumbing, including the requirements to obtain a tradesman plumber-limited license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
HB 4319 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the regulation of off-site restaurant services; authorizing a permit; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to labeling and information requirements for a cottage food product sold through the Internet or by mail order.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
HB 4455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the provision of mental health services through a telemedicine medical service or telehealth service.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the regulation of roofing contractors; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense; requiring an occupational license.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4483 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to peace officer education and training on individuals with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the provision of sex offender treatment by certain physicians and psychologists.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4608 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to contract with municipalities and counties to perform inspections of electrical work.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the collecting of wages for child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 4618 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the requirement that a right-of-way agent obtain a license from the Texas Real Estate Commission; expanding an occupational regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HJR 36 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HJR 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports betting in this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HJR 128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to earn a living free from unnecessary government interference.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HR 2196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2847.
Reported enrolled
SB 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 60 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of regulations governing cemetery organizations, cemetery corporations, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to registration and safety requirements for flotation tank facilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to anatomical gifts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to disciplinary proceedings applicable to a licensed forensic analyst.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of certain applicants for state bar examination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 449 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to testimony by an appraisal district employee as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 488 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to required training regarding childhood trauma for judges who hear cases involving certain children and requirements for a juvenile's appearance in a judicial proceeding.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the licensure and registration of persons engaged in certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas containers and systems.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 568 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and family homes; providing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of listed family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the training of peace officers for family violence and sexual assault assignments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 603 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner and the licensing and registration of persons regulated by that state agency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 677 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of beekeeping; imposing fees and authorizing other fees; expanding the applicability of an occupational permit.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 696 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to peace officer instruction on the trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to fantasy sports contests.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 758 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the inspection of certain boilers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 766 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain employees of fire protection sprinkler system contractors; providing a penalty; imposing a fee; requiring occupational licenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 802 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 814 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the regulation of equine dentistry.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with prior convictions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authorization and regulation of social gaming establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 922 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the procurement of interior design services by a governmental entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 923 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 964 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services performed as a volunteer during a disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 965 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 971 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to peace officer training on recognizing and recording circumstances that indicate strangulation in certain cases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1004 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for certain electrical work.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1011 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the registration and regulation of health clubs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1034 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for plumbing work performed on certain private property.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1106 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the adoption of certain plumbing codes by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the establishment of a sanitarian recruitment and retention program in border counties for public health purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1127 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of certain professional services provided to student athletes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the disciplinary authority of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the towing of certain property from a self-service storage facility for disposition by a vehicle storage facility.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
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 1209 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate certain activities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Morales, Christina
Relating to the consideration of certain arrests in determining an applicant's eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
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 1251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1267 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to certain programs to prevent vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in border counties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
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 1382 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1394 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of companies that prearrange barbering and cosmetology services outside of certain facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, PeterSponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to exempting certain honorably retired peace officers from continuing education requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the ownership, control, or operation of a franchised or nonfranchised dealer or dealership by certain motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1436 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a required notice concerning an easement or right-of-way in certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1459 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; changing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a political subdivision's adoption of zoning regulations for certain coin-operated machines.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the regulation of amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1506 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to cosmetology licensing and sanitation requirements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1507 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the hours of instruction required to obtain an operator license to practice cosmetology.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the registration of liquefied petroleum gas container manufacturers and the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas licensees; authorizing fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for certain occupational licenses and the use of a person's criminal history as grounds for certain actions related to the license.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1581 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1584 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to satisfaction of continuing education requirements for certain insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the posting of a boiler's certificate of operation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to abolishing the licensing and regulation of mold assessors and remediators.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to abolishing the regulation of orthotic and prosthetic technicians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1630 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to abolishing the requirement for risk-based inspections of used automotive parts recyclers.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1651 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to motor vehicle towing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1671 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the towing and booting of unauthorized vehicles on a parking facility during certain hours.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1714 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a reciprocal license, certificate, or permit to practice barbering or cosmetology pass an examination; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement of the reporting and use of information concerning the termination of a license holder's employment.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1750 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain confidential or privileged information related to veterinary care or treatment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1762 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the location of real property executed in trust for the issuance of a license as a bail bond surety.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1773 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the provision of alarm system services by certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1811 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the regulation of solicitations of private security companies by political subdivisions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1822 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1827 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the possession and emergency administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by law enforcement agencies and peace officers.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1879 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to firearms training for county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1927 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct background checks.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the photograph on certain forms of state-issued identification.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 2052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the requirement that a motor vehicle dealer obtain a general distinguishing number for a consignment location.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2061 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a prohibition on the application of certain pesticides at public school buildings and other facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2081 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of motor fuel metering and motor fuel quality from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 2158 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to tactical medical officers; requiring an occupational certificate; authorizing fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the requirement that a right-of-way agent obtain a license from the Texas Real Estate Commission; expanding an occupational regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2356 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to reducing the limitation on the maximum amount of gross receipts taxes collected for combative sports events.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the performance of nonsurgical medical cosmetic procedures at medical spas; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 42 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming by licensed persons at nine locations in this state to provide additional money for the permanent school fund and authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of a tax and fees, and the provision of criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to earn a living free from unnecessary government interference.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SR 856 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 2847.
Reported enrolled
HB 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 91 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a review of occupational licensing requirements and an applicant's criminal history.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 100 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the regulation of transportation network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 134 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate occupations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 173 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain rainwater harvesting; providing administrative penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational license.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 250 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the booting of vehicles.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 340 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abolishing shampoo apprentice permits and shampoo specialty certificates.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 412 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 492 85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a waiver for certain programs from youth camp licensing.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 552 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 639 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public schools for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career and technology programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career and technology programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 659 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the employment of a commissioned security officer by a religious organization.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 863 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to safety training for employees performing construction work under a contract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 894 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees; creating criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 925 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the booting of vehicles; imposing an administrative penalty; changing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1055 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the amount of certain licensing fees charged by state agencies.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1084 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the interests of certain holding companies in certain repair facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to instruction in accessible design in the curriculum for an architecture degree program offered by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to continuing education requirements for architects regarding compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1141 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the licensing and regulation of bail bond sureties in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1189 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to certain prohibited acts by reserve law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to notice provided to vehicle owners and lienholders by operators of vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of commercial shrimp unloading; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1284 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1293 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to bees, the chief apiary inspector, and the regulation of beekeepers; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1417 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the sale of fireworks during and before the Diwali holiday.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1418 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of fantasy games; authorizing a civil penalty; requiring the registration of fantasy game operators; requiring a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1422 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the regulation of fantasy games; authorizing a civil penalty; requiring a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1457 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to fantasy sports contests.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to notice to applicants to and enrollees in certain educational programs regarding the consequences of a criminal conviction on eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1545 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the acceptance of certain high school courses to satisfy part of the training required to obtain a peace officer license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1586 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the services that require a structural pest control license; changing the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1657 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the renewal of a certificate of registration by certain interior designers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1698 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman industrial electrician.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to continuing education requirements for county tax assessor-collectors.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1738 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the registration and certification of county tax assessor-collectors and their employees.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1750 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to exempting certain honorably retired peace officers from continuing education requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1775 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the expiration of an instructor approval letter issued by the Texas Private Security Board.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1777 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to certain authorizations or approvals issued by the Texas Private Security Board.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the expiration of certain security officer commissions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1781 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the handgun proficiency examination required for a security officer commission.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1811 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to hearings conducted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1822 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1874 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a program for the recycling of certain household batteries; authorizing a fee; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1939 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1951 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to firm names used by licensed attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1958 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1981 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1984 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the quarantine of certain animals.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2018 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to records of a notary public.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2019 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2070 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the enforcement of certain warranties for a new motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2072 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the eligibility and requirements for the issuance and renewal of a license in massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2095 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transfer of a plumber's license number on the retirement or death of the plumber.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2166 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation rules on fees for nonconsent vehicle tows and a study on those fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2216 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the registration and regulation of health clubs.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the secretary of state adopting a fee schedule for notary public services.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2275 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of a service contract.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2284 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for a person performing electrical work in certain industrial settings.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 2390 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2399 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the submission by a law enforcement agency of an amended employment termination report.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the hours of instruction for cosmetology licensing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to cosmetology licensing and sanitation requirements.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2427 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to notice and request for a hearing regarding a vehicle that has been towed or booted.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the use of an insignia or design by guard companies under the Private Security Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 2482 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to operate a roadway clearance program; creating an offense.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2484 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 2508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of tow truck companies, tow truck operators, vehicle storage facilities, and vehicle storage facility employees, the regulation of parking facilities and parking facility owners, and the elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certain functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the authorization of a ground lease with the Texas Facilities Commission to construct or maintain a building.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2597 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the licensing of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians and trainees; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2615 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing of towing operators and vehicle storage facility employees by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2629 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to notice and continuing education requirements regarding human trafficking for cosmetologists and cosmetology facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2721 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to eligibility requirements for registration as an interior designer.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2733 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a towing company or booting company to remove and store or boot an unauthorized vehicle in a parking facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2738 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the hours of instruction provided in barbering and cosmetology schools.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of barber schools, private beauty culture schools, and other facilities used to teach or perform the practice of barbering or cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2781 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to county authority related to the removal and storage of vehicles and other personal property from a roadway and the regulation of vehicle storage facilities, junkyards, and automobile wrecking and salvage yards; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the installation and inspection of fire sprinkler protection systems; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2816 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to service contract providers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2818 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the practice of marriage and family therapy.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2909 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to reports on and the regulation of certain licensed activities and related organizations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2921 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the recovery of property from certain vehicles stored at a vehicle storage facility or governmental vehicle storage facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2976 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the towing of unauthorized or unattended vehicles on a parking facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2991 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of files related to complaints to and investigations by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3009 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to parking facility owners receiving financial gain from towing companies or booting companies.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
HB 3025 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to open, uncovered, abandoned, or deteriorated wells.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3029 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to air conditioning and refrigeration contracting and the education and certification of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
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 3049 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the number of hours of work experience required of a plumber's apprentice to take an examination for a plumber's license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to bail bond boards in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3081 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of persons and business activities subject to regulation by certain finance agencies.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3088 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to exemptions for certain residential property owners from the applicability of certain regulations of residential mortgage loan companies and residential mortgage loan originators.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to medical gas and vacuum piping systems testing in certain health facilities and voluntary tester registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the administration and enforcement of the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposal of certain motor vehicles to a motor vehicle demolisher.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3163 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to persons engaged in business as a vehicle lessor or vehicle lease facilitator.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3199 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the authority of a person to sell property without engaging in business as a motor vehicle dealer.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the duties of the structural pest control advisory committee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation and inspection of boilers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3261 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the registration and regulation of appraisal management companies; authorizing fees; expanding the applicability of an occupational registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3277 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the imposition of an administrative penalty for certain violations of the law regulating plumbing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3278 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to certain requirements for barber schools and private beauty culture schools.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3293 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the voluntary certification of roofing companies by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3298 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to warning signs posted by certain food service establishments that prepare food items containing peanut products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage and to the elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3307 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3309 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to regulation of electricians by local governments.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3342 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prelicensing education requirements for residential mortgage loan originators.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/18
HB 3353 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3414 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the membership of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3431 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to training for peace officers on enforcing the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3450 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the insurance requirement applicable to a guard company license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3463 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for public service companies working on certain private property.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3505 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3587 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to the treatment of certain types of water by water treatment specialists.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3620 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the towing, booting, and storage of vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3622 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abandoned vehicles held by vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3703 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to waiver of continuing education requirements for certain insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3712 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the hours of continuing professional education required for a plumber's license or endorsement.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3726 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to certain examination and continuing education requirements for applicants for and holders of liquefied petroleum gas licenses.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3744 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the regulation of the retention, storage, transportation, and disposal of used or scrap tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3792 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3802 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the suspension of a driver's license issued to a person who fails to pay an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3876 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to repealing training licenses for motor vehicle towing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3877 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to repealing consent towing operator licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3878 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the repeal of the criminal penalty for a violation of the interior designers licensing law.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3880 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to required notice by telecommunications utilities to owners or managers of a multiunit complex before performing work.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3905 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the practice of cosmetology by a person who holds an esthetician specialty license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3926 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of horse racing and greyhound racing and pari-mutuel wagering in connection with that racing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3933 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the sale of mobility motor vehicles by certain dealers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to licensing and reimbursing certain foster group homes that provide services to victims of sex trafficking.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3940 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the sale of a motor vehicle with an open product recall.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3945 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the membership of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3977 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to continuing education requirements for a laser hair removal certificate or license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of health-related occupations transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4072 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain industrialized housing and industrialized buildings.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4093 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to county approval for the locations at which a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard may be operated.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to a daily storage fee charged by a vehicle storage facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 4126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to signs required to be posted in licensed vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the inspection of towing companies and vehicle storage facilities by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to disciplinary action against bingo operators and bingo registry workers for prohibited conduct and criminal convictions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4136 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the operation of casino games at 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4154 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the renewal of a plumber's apprentice certificate of registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the regulation of athlete agents.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4248 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to the authority of a state agency to impose continuing education requirements on an occupational license holder.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to fingerprint requirements for state licensees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HR 2616 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2065.
Reported enrolled
SB 43 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the Judicial Branch Certification Commission; authorizing fees; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 65 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of funeral services, funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to commissioned security officers employed by the board of trustees of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 176 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of transportation network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 208 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
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 237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain employees of fire protection sprinkler system contractors; providing a penalty; imposing a fee; requiring occupational licenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of applicants for the state bar examination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 298 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas Forensic Science Commission operating account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 302 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 303 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 361 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to transportation network companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 368 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 416 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the interests of certain holding companies in certain repair facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 475 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to safety training for employees performing construction work under a contract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 521 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the qualifications required of an appraisal district employee in order to testify as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 539 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 570 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the retention, storage, transportation, disposal, processing, and reuse of used or scrap tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 589 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 651 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 665 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to education requirements for a notary public appointment; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 718 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer when performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring the bite of an animal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the active supervision of occupational licensing authorities by the attorney general.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to an occupational licensing database.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 846 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 847 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to abolishing the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 916 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 918 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness training and reporting by cosmetology license holders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to continuing education requirements for county tax assessor-collectors.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 932 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the licensing of, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission's duties with respect to, and the administrative penalties for certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 961 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 983 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of certain counseling professions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1044 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the suspension of a driver's license issued to a person who fails to pay an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1084 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1087 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the regulation of the hours of instruction for cosmetology licensing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1088 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1089 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the certification of food service workers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1186 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requirements for mental health assignment certification for municipal police departments and sheriff's departments.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1199 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to service contract providers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1208 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the practice of and the billing codes used by certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1263 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of a service contract.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1393 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the services that require a structural pest control license; changing the applicability of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1420 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the registration and regulation of health clubs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1439 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to air conditioning and refrigeration contracting and the education and certification of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1498 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1501 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage and to the elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 1502 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1503 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abolishing shampoo apprentice permits and shampoo specialty certificates.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1516 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the registration and regulation of appraisal management companies; authorizing fees; expanding the applicability of an occupational registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1530 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of persons and business activities subject to regulation by certain finance agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1536 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the ability of a child-placing agency to decline to provide services or accept a referral from the Department of Family and Protective Services on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1540 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance, including the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a state agency to impose continuing education requirements on an occupational license holder.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1652 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the designation of an area of highway by a municipality as an immediate removal area.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1675 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processing facilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1742 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to county approval for the locations at which a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard may be operated.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1797 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to regulation of electricians by local governments.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 1880 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1898 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the selection of an arbitrator for purposes of an appeal through binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1932 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to eligibility requirements for registration as an interior designer.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1970 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to fantasy sports contests.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1993 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and other regulation of wrap lenders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2017 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of commercial shrimp unloading; requiring an occupational license and authorizing a fee for certain nonresident persons.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 2035 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of athlete agents.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the membership of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2065 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 2093 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing and booting.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the hours of instruction provided in barbering and cosmetology schools.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2178 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2187 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the renewal of a certificate of registration by certain interior designers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2208 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of property tax professionals from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to the comptroller of public accounts; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2212 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certain functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 2279 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the ownership, control, or operation of a franchised or nonfranchised dealer or dealership by certain manufacturers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SR 938 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2065.
Reported enrolled
HB 99 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to testimony by an appraisal district employee as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 106 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 107 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 150 85-1 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 315 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 344 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the practice of cosmetology by a person who holds an esthetician specialty license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 380 85-1 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the regulation of certain industrialized housing and industrialized buildings.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 385 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to motor vehicle booting.
Filed
HB 104 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology at certain events.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 152 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the authority of the voters of certain counties to authorize the county to regulate the sale and use of fireworks; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 237 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 302 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the creation of a certificate program to promote travel to and throughout this state; authorizing fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 322 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the regulation of persons who facilitate the issuance of tax refund anticipation checks.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 483 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository; authorizing fees.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 551 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for professional licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 578 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to an exemption from the cosmetologist licensing law for persons who provide certain services at a special event.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 579 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to animal encounter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 593 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 633 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain health care supplies.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 639 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the registration and certification of county tax assessor-collectors and their employees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 672 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to certain information concerning an applicant for certain occupational licenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 691 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 804 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the forms of payment that the operator of a vehicle storage facility must accept.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 810 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to employment of persons with professional qualifications as public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 833 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to certain holders of motor home manufacturer's and dealer's licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 845 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the hours of instruction required to be eligible for a cosmetology operator license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 846 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for an esthetician specialty license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 847 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for a manicurist license or a barber technician/manicurist specialty license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 848 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to qualifications for a backflow prevention assembly tester license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 859 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to an exemption from the veterinary licensing law for certain persons who provide services to an animal shelter.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 872 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the reactivation of a peace officer license; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 876 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the method of payment for regulated material purchased by a metal recycling entity.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 885 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to certain county bail bond boards.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 907 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 930 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to water well drillers and pump installers; authorizing fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1025 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the approval of law enforcement training materials by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1040 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the liability of certain sports officials and organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1066 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1069 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and certification requirements for interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a fee and changing the rate of a fee; requiring an occupational certification.
House: Human Services
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1077 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the membership of the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1129 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to an exemption from the attorney occupation tax for attorneys exclusively offering pro bono legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1130 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the removal of a disabled vehicle from a roadway or right-of-way.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1146 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to persons who may operate a public water supply system.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1150 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before certain holidays; affecting a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1180 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to certain information included on a searchable database on the Department of Family and Protective Services' Internet website.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a provisional license to practice funeral directing or embalming; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1310 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1322 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1353 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1385 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1488 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to voluntary registration and regulation of roofing contractors; providing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1641 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain employees of fire protection sprinkler system contractors; providing a penalty; imposing a fee; requiring occupational licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1653 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1722 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1740 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the administration of rabies vaccine under a local rabies control program.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1757 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to liability of an engineer conducting a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association inspection.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1788 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers, salvage pool operators, and salvage vehicle rebuilders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1816 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the training requirements for renewal of a private pesticide applicator license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Withdrawn from schedule
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 1918 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Commission and the regulation of certain real estate professionals; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1934 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1947 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to licenses for insurance agents and adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Administration
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1977 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to repealing certain towing and booting licenses and regulations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1990 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of certain industrialized housing and industrialized buildings.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2007 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to fees imposed by a county for licensing a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard.
House: County Affairs Senate: Transportation
Left pending 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 2013 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees against veterinarians for certain claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2018 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to guard dog companies and abolishing the regulation of guard dog trainers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2023 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a forensic director responsible for statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2024 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2045 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of attorneys who hold a law license issued by another state to take the state bar examination.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2052 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to loss damage waivers in connection with the rental of certain heavy equipment; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2069 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the administration of foreclosure sales of real property.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2089 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain occupational license fees and taxes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2119 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to charitable organizations, including charitable organizations that may conduct prescribed burning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to provisional authority for certain individual insurance license applicants to act as insurance agents; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational provisional permit; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2161 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the regulation of certain private security companies and occupations; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2169 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to requiring used motor vehicle dealers to inspect vehicles for sale to consumers for certain defects; creating a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2187 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2197 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to fingerprinting requirements for occupational licenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2210 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2213 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the tow rotation list in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2255 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2279 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to child and adolescent interaction education and training for certain peace and reserve law enforcement officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2287 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the qualifications required of an appraisal district employee in order to testify as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2314 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to abolishing the regulation of hair braiding.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2329 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2342 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2355 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to an exemption for certain persons who sell signs from the requirement to be licensed as an electrician.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2360 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain residential educational child-care facilities serving victims of human trafficking.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2380 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to regulating the sale of batteries to metal recycling entities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2439 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to inspections and other activities conducted by engineers in connection with the issuance of certain windstorm and hail insurance; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2464 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the transfer of a plumber's license on the retirement or death of the plumber.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2465 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Postponed
HB 2481 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the licensing and regulation of auctioneers, associate auctioneers, and auctions; requiring an occupational license; requiring a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the issuance of occupational licenses to certain out-of-state applicants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2490 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; requiring an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2491 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to licensing and appointment of title insurance escrow officers; changing the limit applicable to a fee; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2494 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of associate auctioneers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2573 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a deceptive trade practice related to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2613 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the suspension of occupational and driver's licenses issued to persons who fail to pay an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2614 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 2624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the effects of default on a student loan administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on renewal of certain licenses.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2680 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to allocation of money from the law enforcement officer standards and education fund.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2684 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the creation of a model training curriculum and to the required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2703 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2713 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abolishing the regulation of guard dog trainers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in committee
HB 2717 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the deregulation of hair braiding.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2719 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the repeal of the criminal penalty for a violation of the interior designers licensing law.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2720 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abolishing shampoo apprentice permits and shampoo specialty certificates.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2734 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the voluntary certification of roofing companies by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the frequency restrictions on charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2759 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2846 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abolishing certain specialty licenses and certificates for the practice of barbering or cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2850 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the practices and professions regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2870 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the regulation of firefighters and fire departments by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2893 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the licensing of insurance agents and adjusters; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2894 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the election of certain county bail bond board members.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2899 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to restrictions on branch office licenses and employees under the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to training requirements for certain child-care workers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3026 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
Relating to the permitting of crematories under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3028 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3029 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3042 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to access to and review of a person's employment records held by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3043 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3051 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an exemption for attorneys from athlete agent registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3066 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3090 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies, administrators, and sales representatives; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3091 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the standards for boiler inspection agencies.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3098 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from towing regulations.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3132 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to eligibility requirements to act as a financial adviser or investment adviser in relation to certain public securities.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3148 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of construction contractors; providing an administrative penalty; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3153 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a program for the recycling of certain household batteries; authorizing a fee; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3170 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3211 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to training requirements for peace officers appointed to supervisory positions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3263 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate state licensees.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3265 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of tow truck companies, tow trucks, tow truck operators, vehicle storage facilities, vehicle storage facility employees, booting companies, and booting operators.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3301 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the recognition of state citizenship and the issuance of state identification cards, driver's licenses, and occupational licenses to state residents regardless of their immigration status.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3325 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the requirements for barber schools and private beauty culture schools.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Postponed
HB 3454 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3469 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the certification of structural engineers; providing for a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
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 3679 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the certification requirements of lifeguards and swimming instructors in the state of Texas.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3702 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the licensing and regulation of Auctioneers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3706 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to requiring certain food service establishments that prepare peanut products to post warning signs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3713 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate occupations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3741 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3742 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to determine applicant eligibility for a license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to reactivation of certain real estate broker licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3764 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from certain regulation for small honey production operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3768 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3779 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to providing certain persons with resources for notifying the voter registrar of a death and related procedures.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3795 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the sale, storage, transportation, and disposal of scrap or used tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain short-term consumer loans; imposing an assessment and fees; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3837 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain rainwater harvesting; providing administrative penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational license.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3839 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in certain areas of this state to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3872 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to licensing requirements, including continuing education requirements for insurance agents, insurance adjusters, and public adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3898 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to active duty personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3910 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to completion of continuing education requirements for insurance agents and adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3911 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the appointment by insurers, health maintenance organizations, and their agents of holders of a temporary agent's license.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
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 3956 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3981 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the final decision in a contested case regarding occupational licensing before a State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judge.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3995 84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the practice of marriage and family therapy.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4004 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 4010 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 4030 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to applications for and certain information regarding an applicant for registration or endorsement under the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 4040 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the licensing and regulation of sports betting web sites, providing penalties; requiring a license; allowing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4068 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the regulation of barber schools and beauty culture schools; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4069 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4081 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to eligibility for a barber instructor license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4084 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the requirement of a franchised dealer's license for the sale of certain truck cranes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4090 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 4095 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to repealing athlete agent certificate of registrations and regulations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HCR 97 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study occupational licensing and issues for reform.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HCR 141 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Recalling H.B. No. 2187 from the Senate for further consideration.
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 92 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HJR 105 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
SB 131 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to evidence technician training and the disposition of certain evidence in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 195 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances, access to information about those prescriptions, and the duties of prescribers and other entities registered with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 217 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
SB 289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 366 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 386 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information 
