|
|
HB 14 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the inspection of an improvement related to such a document. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
BUILDING INSPECTORS|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 92 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a municipality, county, or property owners' association to prohibit or regulate certain activities on residence homestead property. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
Agriculture|Animals|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 170 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
|
Relating to certain requirements applicable to certain public entities that engage in lobbying. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 193 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
|
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 262 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
|
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 278 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Fire Fighters & Police--General|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 398 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Shine, Hugh
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an economic development corporation and used for a public purpose. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 451 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property |
|
|
HB 455 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 553 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide a universal basic income. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Human Services--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 602 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to requiring political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 622 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the publication of required notice by certain political subdivisions by alternative media. |
House: County Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts |
|
|
HB 657 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bailes, Ernest
|
Relating to Internet posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives as an alternative to newspaper publication of notice. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 744 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the use or sale of gasoline-powered landscaping equipment. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 764 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the use or sale of gasoline-powered landscaping equipment. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 824 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Buckley, Brad
Sponsor: Flores, Pete
|
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to change the date of the general election for officers. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1011 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria
|
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1038 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Sponsor: Sparks, Kevin
|
Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
BOND REVIEW BOARD|Financial--General|LOANS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 1152 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
|
Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Received from the House |
Aliens|Fire Fighters & Police--General|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1306 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
|
Relating to a requirement for certain entities to enter into a contract for election services. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
HB 1454 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1476 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Relating to a limitation on the salary paid to officers and employees of this state and political subdivisions of this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Political Subdivisions|Salaries & Expenses|State Employees|State Officers |
|
|
HB 1489 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of certificates of obligation by local governments. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION REFORM ACT OF 2023|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
HB 1513 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Vasut, Cody
|
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Interim Studies|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State |
|
|
HB 1598 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to local government and other political subdivision regulation of certain solid waste facilities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1707 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1738 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors. |
House: County Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Employees/Officers|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Political Subdivisions|Salaries & Expenses |
|
|
HB 1918 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
|
Relating to publication by the attorney general of a contingent fee contract for legal services for political subdivisions and related information. |
House: County Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Electronic Information Systems|Lawyers|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--General |
|
|
HB 1954 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
|
Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Aliens|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Military & Veterans|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2018 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to prompt review of land development applications. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2023 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions involving regulation by political subdivisions. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--Administration|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2133 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which the general election for officers is held. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2178 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hunter, Todd
|
Relating to publication of notices by a governmental entity on the Internet websites of a newspaper and the Texas Press Association. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|Communications & Press|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 2211 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those emissions. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Environment--Air|Environment--General|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2232 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Spiller, David
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to county authority to cancel subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Annexation|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2278 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property. |
House: Community Safety, Select
|
Referred to Community Safety, Select |
Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 2316 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 2350 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate certain activities. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2367 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the regulation of residential amenity rentals by a political subdivision; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--General |
|
|
HB 2374 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate an energy source or engine. |
House: State Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Energy--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2429 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2571 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE |
|
|
HB 2626 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain reports of political contributions and expenditures. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Elections--Campaign Financing|INTERNET|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2690 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Crimes--Against Morals|Electronic Information Systems|EVIDENCE|INTERNET|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Political Subdivisions|POSTAL SERVICE|Utilities--Telecommunications|WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT |
|
|
HB 2720 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|County Government--General|LOANS|Political Subdivisions|Women |
|
|
HB 2927 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to quarantine leave for certain public safety employees. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2957 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bumgarner, Ben | et. al.
|
Relating to periodic occupational cancer screenings for firefighters. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
CANCER|City Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3002 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to issue certificates of obligation. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
City Government--Finance|CONSERVATION EASEMENTS|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Intergovernmental Relations|MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|MOORE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|SWISHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Transportation--Railroads|Transportation--Rural |
|
|
HB 3017 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Relating to the required posting by governmental entities of employee contracts and compensation on entity Internet websites. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|INTERNET|Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3018 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Relating to the offense of unlawful use of public funds for communications relating to a measure. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Education--School Districts|Elections--Campaign Financing|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3135 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the review, adoption, and modification of land development regulations by certain municipalities, counties, and special districts. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3269 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Talarico, James
|
Relating to the right of a residential tenant to summon police or emergency assistance. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant |
|
|
HB 3369 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
|
Relating to exempting property owned by taxing units from local government land use regulations restricting impervious cover. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HB 3430 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate claims for unpaid wages. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3455 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes. |
House: House Administration
|
Left pending in committee |
Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HB 3538 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3609 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe
|
Relating to certain policies and programs that permit the use of public money to finance political campaigns. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3718 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the authority of the presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision to issue an order closing a business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|COVID-19|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3719 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the prohibition of face covering mandates by this state and political subdivisions of this state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; providing exceptions. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COVID-19|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3721 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to a prohibition on COVID-19 vaccine mandates. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COVID-19|Health--General|IMMUNIZATIONS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3856 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the use or sale of a product for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions or conserving natural resources. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|County Government--General|Environment--Air|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4024 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
DEBT|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4031 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the legislative approval of settlements related to elections. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Elections--General|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 4189 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Paul, Dennis
|
Relating to the allocation of proceeds from the issuance of general obligation bonds by political subdivisions. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4493 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harris, Caroline
|
Relating to the creation of political subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
City Government--Annexation|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
|
|
HB 4559 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the application of statutes that classify political subdivisions according to population. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Redistricting, Special
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
City Government--General|County Government--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4681 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bryant, John
|
Relating to the requirement that a public employer give notice to employees of the right to join certain labor organizations. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|LABOR UNIONS|Labor--Management Relations|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 4742 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
|
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FLOODS|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 5092 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to formation, funding, and support of and the applicability of certain laws to charter schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 5153 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
|
Relating to the right of the people to keep and bear arms. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
FEDERAL RELATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees|State Officers|Weapons |
|
|
HB 5222 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Relating to consent to the creation of certain political subdivisions. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
City Government--General|County Government--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts |
|
|
HB 5237 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Kitzman, Stan
|
Relating to the disclosure of certain contributions, expenditures, and gifts between local government officers and vendors. |
House: County Affairs
|
Referred to County Affairs |
Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
HB 5249 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting a public entity from providing financial assistance for abortion or abortion-related services; providing civil penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Education--School Districts|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|PHYSICIANS|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 9 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right of a property owner to conduct activities necessary to secure basic human needs. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Considered in Calendars |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 23 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Shine, Hugh
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision other than a school district of a portion of the assessed value of a residence homestead based on the average assessed value in the preceding tax year of all qualified residence homesteads that are located in the same county as the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 145 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 161 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Cook, David
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision located wholly or partly in a populous county of a specified dollar amount, or a greater dollar amount specified by the governing body of the political subdivision, of the assessed value of a residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 59 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: King, Tracy
|
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE |
|
|
SB 70 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
AUDITOR, STATE|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP |
|
|
SB 106 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 175 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 232 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
|
Relating to the removal from office of an officer of a political subdivision for commission of certain criminal offenses. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 242 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 252 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Aliens|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 469 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Tracy
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain political subdivisions to receive certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Water Development Board. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Political Subdivisions|RURAL|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 472 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. |
Senate: Education
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 561 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Sparks, Kevin
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property |
|
|
SB 582 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 647 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 742 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Relating to a requirement for certain entities to enter into a contract for election services. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
SB 784 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those emissions. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Environment--Air|Environment--General|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 933 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Open Records|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 943 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
|
Relating to publication of notices by a governmental entity on the Internet websites of a newspaper and the Texas Press Association. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
City Government--General|Communications & Press|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
SB 1017 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate an energy source or engine. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Energy--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1026 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Courts--General|COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Education--General|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1114 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the use or sale of a product for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|County Government--General|Environment--Air|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1203 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1319 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to the reporting of certain overdose information and the mapping of overdoses for public safety purposes. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Crimes--Drugs|Electronic Information Systems|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|PHYSICIANS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1362 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain individuals lawfully present in the United States as peace officers. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Fire Fighters & Police--General|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1412 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Holland, Justin
|
Relating to regulation of accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 1413 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a fire department to remove certain personal property from a roadway or right-of-way. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Highways|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property |
|
|
SB 1422 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to enforcement of criminal offenses by state agencies, law enforcement agencies, political subdivisions, or local entities. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1453 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into energy savings performance contracts. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Energy--Conservation|Energy--General|Environment--Recycling|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION |
|
|
SB 1466 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the regulation of residential amenity rentals by a political subdivision; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--General |
|
|
SB 1753 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain public health mandates by governmental entities and businesses in this state. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|COVID-19|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1828 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the procurement by local governments of energy savings performance contracts for certain conservation measures; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--School Districts|Energy--Conservation|Energy--General|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Purchasing--Local|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION|Utilities--General|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1939 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the allocation of proceeds from the issuance of general obligation bonds by political subdivisions. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1943 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
ALERT SYSTEM|City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses |
|
|
SB 1948 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the legislative approval of settlements related to elections. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Elections--General|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1984 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Relating to public-private partnerships for public and private facilities and infrastructure. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ACT|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1986 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to prohibiting the acquisition or use of certain unmanned aircraft by a governmental entity. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Aeronautics|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 2035 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to the issuance of certain anticipation notes and certificates of obligation. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Local Government
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General |
|
|
SB 2062 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to bids or proposals required for insurance and risk pool contracts entered into by a school district, municipality, or county. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Insurance--General|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
SB 2182 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
|
Relating to the provision of financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund for certain projects. |
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FLOODS|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 2258 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Blanco, César
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
|
Relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
City Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|FORT STOCKTON, CITY OF|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2330 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
Electronic Information Systems|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2337 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Relating to an election to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2349 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to consent to the creation of certain political subdivisions. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
City Government--General|County Government--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts |
|
|
SB 2378 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to prohibiting a public entity from providing financial assistance for abortion or abortion-related services; providing civil penalties. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--School Districts|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Hospitals|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|PHYSICIANS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2476 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
AMBULANCES|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2490 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Sparks, Kevin
|
Relating to the issuance of certificates of obligation by local governments. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION REFORM ACT OF 2023|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
SB 2498 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide a universal basic income. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2524 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the requirements and procedures for use of the flood infrastructure fund. |
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs |
FLOODS|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development |
|
|
SB 2551 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Relating to the use of appropriated money for nonprofit organizations advocating for governmental adoption of a policy of managed retreat. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|GULF OF MEXICO|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 2620 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: Spiller, David
|
Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SJR 20 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 16 |
88-1 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes. |
|
Filed |
Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HB 34 |
88-1 (2023) |
Author: Vasut, Cody
|
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes. |
|
Filed |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Interim Studies|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State |
|
|
HB 37 |
88-1 (2023) |
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
|
Relating to the prohibited use of public money to pay the costs of providing public benefits to certain persons. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|Education--School Districts|Health--Children's Insurance|Human Services--Food Programs|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 2 |
88-1 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes. |
|
Filed |
Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SB 18 |
88-1 (2023) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. |
|
Filed |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 13 |
88-2 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes. |
|
Filed |
Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 7 |
88-2 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes. |
|
Filed |
Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 15 |
88-2 (2023) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 64 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Vasut, Cody
|
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes. |
|
Filed |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Interim Studies|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State |
|
|
HB 103 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
|
Relating to a limit on municipal and county expenditures. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 111 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action. |
|
Filed |
Abortion|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Crimes--Against Morals|Electronic Information Systems|EVIDENCE|INTERNET|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Political Subdivisions|POSTAL SERVICE|Utilities--Telecommunications|Women|WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT |
|
|
HB 134 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to use public money to provide legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States. |
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Filed |
Aliens|Political Subdivisions |
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HB 138 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Slawson, Shelby
|
Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws regarding immigration. |
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Filed |
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
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HB 144 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Tepper, Carl
|
Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities. |
|
Filed |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 181 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes. |
|
Filed |
Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District |
|
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HJR 7 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Harrison, Brian
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes. |
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Filed |
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District |
|
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SB 12 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. |
|
Filed |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
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SB 81 |
88-3 (2023) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty. |
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Filed |
Aliens|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|DNA|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 14 |
88-4 (2023) |
Author: Tepper, Carl
|
Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities. |
|
Filed |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
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HB 36 |
88-4 (2023) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action. |
|
Filed |
Abortion|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Crimes--Against Morals|Electronic Information Systems|EVIDENCE|FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL|INTERNET|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Political Subdivisions|POSTAL SERVICE|Utilities--Telecommunications|WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT |
|
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HB 56 |
88-4 (2023) |
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
|
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes. |
|
Filed |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Interim Studies|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State |
|
|
HB 3 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Senate appoints conferees-reported |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Governor|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|TEXAS PANDEMIC RESPONSE ACT |
|
|
HB 17 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to a restriction on the regulation of utility services and infrastructure based on the energy source to be used or delivered. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--Utilities|Energy--General|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 29 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 35 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
|
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
BONDS|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 101 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to civil liability of municipalities for failure to comply with immigration detainer requests. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 177 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 224 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
|
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 311 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
|
Relating to the declaration and length of a state of disaster or public health disaster. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 543 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the regulation of working animals by a political subdivision. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|Animals|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 561 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
|
Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Juvenile|CURFEWS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|Political Subdivisions|TRUANCY |
|
|
HB 593 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|County Government--General|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Women |
|
|
HB 631 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to local government and other political subdivision regulation of certain solid waste facilities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 633 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 635 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|EVIDENCE|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 638 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to adopt a budget that reduces the amount allocated to provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions|Safety |
|
|
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 |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|EIGHT-LINERS|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 749 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 751 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
|
Relating to purchasing of cloud computing services by a political subdivision. |
House: County Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
HB 752 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
|
Relating to the election of certain unopposed candidates. |
House: Elections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 768 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
|
Relating to the requirement that certain governmental bodies make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet. |
House: County Affairs
|
Reported favorably as substituted |
INTERNET|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions|VIDEOTAPE & FILM |
|
|
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 |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Rural|Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development--Rural|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 884 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
|
Relating to local government regulations based on utility service type. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Utilities|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1030 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media. |
House: County Affairs
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts |
|
|
HB 1118 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
|
Relating to state agency and local government compliance with cybersecurity training requirements. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Political Subdivisions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 1154 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the requirements for meetings held and Internet websites developed by certain special purpose districts. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
|
|
HB 1157 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1236 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1347 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to impose certain fees on new construction. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Housing--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1348 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Postponed |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1428 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to procurement by a political subdivision of a contingent fee contract for legal services. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Lawyers|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
HB 1495 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging certain local laws or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain acts. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1649 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Relating to bids or proposals required for insurance and risk pool contracts entered into by a school district, municipality, or county. |
House: County Affairs
|
Referred to County Affairs |
Insurance--General|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
HB 1691 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to the protection of religious freedoms and religious institutions during a declared state of disaster. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Political Subdivisions|Religion |
|
|
HB 1692 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
|
Relating to the amounts budgeted by certain political subdivisions for fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical services. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions|Safety |
|
|
HB 1760 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1767 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Political Subdivisions|SIGNS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 1865 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe
|
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Economic & Industrial Development--General|MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
HB 1887 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1986 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|County Government--General|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Women |
|
|
HB 2025 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to certain statutes and governmental actions that relate to the federal census. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2047 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 2251 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
|
Relating to funding of entities through the community collaborative grant program. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Housing--Homeless Persons|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Political Subdivisions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2309 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Disabilities, Persons with|PARKING|Political Subdivisions|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 2350 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
|
Relating to financial assistance provided to political subdivisions by the Texas Water Development Board for water resource restoration projects. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs |
Environment--Water|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2382 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the operations and administration of the El Paso County Hospital District. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Effective immediately |
EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital |
|
|
HB 2495 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Neave, Victoria
|
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Family--Family Violence|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2622 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY STATE ACT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 2640 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2664 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election and terms for officers. |
House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2753 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Relating to coverage for conversion therapy by a health benefit plan offered by a public employer. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Insurance--Health & Accident|Political Subdivisions|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2812 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|LOANS|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2823 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2869 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
|
Relating to binding interest arbitration for fire fighters in certain political subdivisions. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Labor--General|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2905 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to public-private partnerships to design, develop, finance, construct, and receive financial assistance for certain water-related projects. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 2928 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Jetton, Jacey
|
Relating to publication and posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 3046 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Placed on intent calendar |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3259 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 3260 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Relating to ad valorem taxation, including the disclosure of the sales price of real property to use in appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes and the effect of an unfunded mandate on the use by a political subdivision of ad valorem tax revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|TEXAS HOMEOWNERS TAX RELIEF ACT |
|
|
HB 3354 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the location of certain justice courts. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
Courts--Justice|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3410 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to publication and posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 3463 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
|
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons. |
House: Corrections
|
Referred to Corrections |
City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Redistricting|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|SHERIFFS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3589 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to civil liability of a local entity or institution of higher education official directing certain immigration law violations. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Education--Higher--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3610 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to certain public schools and certain requirements of a charter school that receives certain tax exemptions. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3614 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe
|
Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEBT|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 3687 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to the disclosure of lobbying contract information by political subdivisions. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3750 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for backup power generators in economically distressed areas for public water supply and sanitary sewer systems. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Energy--Fuel Storage|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3775 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors. |
House: County Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
City Government--Employees/Officers|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Political Subdivisions|Salaries & Expenses |
|
|
HB 3901 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hefner, Cole
|
Relating to prohibited restrictions on occupancy capacity for places of worship. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Political Subdivisions|Religion |
|
|
HB 3955 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3998 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Relating to a political subdivision's authority to deny or limit access to dying members of an individual's family. |
House: Public Health
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4009 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to the inclusion of emergency shelter planning in local and interjurisdictional emergency management plans. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS |
|
|
HB 4121 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to prompt review of land development applications and the award of court costs and attorney's fees against a political subdivision in certain actions. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 4125 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody
|
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Governor|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|STATE AGENCIES' RULES |
|
|
HB 4128 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4190 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bell, Keith
|
Relating to registration and annual filing requirements for governmental units establishing a self-insurance fund. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 4275 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Political Subdivisions|Protection of Personal Information|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 4423 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to the projects that may be undertaken by a public improvement district. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Referred to Urban Affairs |
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 4429 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE |
|
|
HB 4447 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 4448 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Israel, Celia
|
Relating to the projects that may be undertaken by a public improvement district. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 4503 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe
|
Relating to municipal or county authority to prohibit the use of natural gas utility service in a building. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 4522 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 4550 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide a universal basic income. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
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 |
Business & Commerce--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 35 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
ADVERTISING|Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 38 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 62 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 71 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 81 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to permit certain political subdivisions to adopt a temporary limitation on the appraised value for taxation of certain real property located in specified areas. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 116 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to provide for the reimbursement of certain political subdivisions for the implementation of laws that establish, expand, or modify a duty or activity that requires the political subdivisions to spend revenue. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 141 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 10 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to certain requirements applicable to political subdivisions and other entities that engage in lobbying and to the applicability of lobbyist registration requirements to a person who provides legal services to a political subdivision. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 58 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Turner, John
|
Relating to purchasing of cloud computing services by a political subdivision. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Effective immediately |
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
SB 59 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
|
Relating to the advertising and promotion of a state purchasing program for local governments. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Effective immediately |
ADVERTISING|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
SB 61 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
AUDITOR, STATE|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP |
|
|
SB 92 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 157 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
|
Relating to eminent domain reporting requirements for certain entities. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain |
|
|
SB 234 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 340 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|County Government--General|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Women |
|
|
SB 376 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to registration and annual filing requirements for governmental units establishing a self-insurance fund. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 389 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 487 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Education
|
Postponed |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 515 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to procurement by a political subdivision of a contingent fee contract for legal services. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Jurisprudence |
Lawyers|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
SB 518 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Point of order sustained |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 832 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the operations and administration of the El Paso County Hospital District. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital |
|
|
SB 933 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Elections--Candidates|Electronic Information Systems|Ethics|Legislature|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions|State Officers |
|
|
SB 995 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|DISASTER REINVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING BOARD|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|LOANS|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1045 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to certain claims against the third-party administrator or vendor of health benefits for the employees of a political subdivision. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Insurance--Health & Accident|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1147 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the location of certain justice courts. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Jurisprudence |
Courts--Justice|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1248 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1261 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those emissions. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Postponed |
Environment--Air|Environment--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1327 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the requirement for certain political subdivisions to enter into a contract for election services. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Administration|Elections--School District|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1400 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Business & Commerce--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Economic & Industrial Development--General|MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
SB 1425 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital |
|
|
SB 1486 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Juvenile|CURFEWS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|Political Subdivisions|TRUANCY |
|
|
SB 1508 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the election integrity division in the office of the attorney general. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to Elections |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Elections--General|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUBPOENAS |
|
|
SB 1667 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a political subdivision. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1675 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to procedures for early voting by mail. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Governor|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1678 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Political Subdivisions|Protection of Personal Information|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1746 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to financial assistance provided to political subdivisions by the Texas Water Development Board for nature-based water quality enhancement projects. |
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs |
Environment--Water|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1765 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the procedure for making any change from any voting standard, practice, or procedure authorized by the Election Code. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1879 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Electronic Information Systems|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|INTERNET|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1880 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the renewal of local disaster declarations. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1901 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
|
Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to order the performance of certain election functions. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
SB 1924 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE |
|
|
SB 2090 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to issue anticipation notes and other obligations in the event of certain emergencies. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SJR 44 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster, including an epidemic or pandemic. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
BONDS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 67 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Relating to the authority of certain entities and individuals to prevent individuals from accessing private property for the purpose of registering voters or communicating political messages. |
|
Filed |
Elections--Candidates|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Property Owners Association |
|
|
HB 99 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation. |
|
Filed |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|LOANS|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 101 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the creation, alteration or suspension of any voting standard, practice, or procedure authorized or required by the Election Code. |
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
|
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies |
Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 102 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the creation, suspension, or alteration of voting standards, practices, or procedures. |
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
|
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies |
Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 107 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. |
|
Filed |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 115 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 173 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody
|
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters. |
|
Filed |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Governor|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|STATE AGENCIES' RULES |
|
|
HB 204 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
|
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons. |
|
Filed |
City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Redistricting|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|SHERIFFS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 254 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Political Subdivisions|Salaries & Expenses |
|
|
HB 297 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 25 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to procedures for early voting by mail or voting by mail. |
|
Filed |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Governor|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 69 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. |
|
Filed |
County Government--Employees/Officers|Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 75 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 40 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition on certain training concerning race or sex, including a prohibition on state or local government contracts with companies that require that training; providing a civil penalty. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--General|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 77 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. |
|
Filed |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 113 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an economic development corporation and used for a public purpose. |
|
Filed |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 148 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BORDER|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 187 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide a guaranteed universal basic income. |
|
Filed |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 207 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HJR 19 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 33 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. |
|
Filed |
County Government--Employees/Officers|Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 84 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 100 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the authority of governmental entities to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for entity employees. |
|
Filed |
COVID-19|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SJR 6 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. |
|
Co-author authorized |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
HB 77 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. |
|
Filed |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 78 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BORDER|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 93 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition on COVID-19 vaccine mandates. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COVID-19|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|PELOSI CONGRESSIONAL VACCINATION DOCTRINE ACT|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 95 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 110 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to COVID-19 vaccination policies and related measures of governmental entities; creating criminal offenses. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COVID-19|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Higher--General|Electronic Information Systems|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 125 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibitions on compliance with and enforcement of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates; creating criminal offenses. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COVID-19|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Higher--General|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Governor|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--General|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 137 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive governmental contracts or financial benefits from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination; authorizing a civil penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COVID-19|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 146 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
|
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons. |
|
Filed |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Redistricting|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS|SHERIFFS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 169 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to a prohibition on certain governmental contracts with companies that require employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COVID-19|IMMUNIZATIONS|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 1 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 13 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees. |
|
Filed |
City Government--General|County Government--General|COVID-19|Education--School Districts|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--Health & Safety|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 14 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity. |
|
Filed |
City Government--General|County Government--General|COVID-19|Education--School Districts|IMMUNIZATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 26 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. |
|
Filed |
County Government--Employees/Officers|Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 30 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the authority of governmental entities to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for entity employees. |
|
Filed |
COVID-19|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 37 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 51 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination and to exemptions from certain vaccine requirements. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--Health & Safety|Political Subdivisions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SJR 6 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
HB 143 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 230 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds. |
House: Appropriations
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 238 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 274 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
|
Received from the House |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|DISASTER REINVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING BOARD|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 281 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities. |
House: State Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 291 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Disabilities, Persons with|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 305 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions with authority to impose a tax post certain information on an Internet website. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Open Meetings|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 328 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
|
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 358 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lang, Mike
|
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
BONDS|Elections--General|Elections--School District|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
|
|
HB 359 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 365 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
|
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates. |
House: Elections
|
Left pending in committee |
BONDS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--School District|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
|
|
HB 433 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the disclosure of public money spent by certain political subdivisions for lobbying activities in a comprehensive annual financial report. |
House: State Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 440 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 445 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to exceptions from the requirement for a person under the direction or control of a local entity or campus police department to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts|Health Care Providers|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|Religion |
|
|
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 |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|STUDENT LOANS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 477 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 652 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 713 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Disabilities, Persons with|Human Services--General|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 779 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to the ethics of public servants, including the authority and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission, the regulation of certain contributions and expenditures, and the reporting of political contributions and political expenditures and personal financial information; creating a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Electronic Information Systems|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|Political Subdivisions|RECORDS MANAGEMENT |
|
|
HB 781 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to prohibiting political contributions and political expenditures made by certain persons with public funds; creating a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 856 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
|
Relating to local government prohibitions or restrictions on the sale or use of a container or package. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 896 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Abortion|Health Care Providers|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 964 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cole, Sheryl
|
Relating to certain claims against the administrator of employment benefits for the employees of a political subdivision. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--Employees/Officers|Insurance--Health & Accident|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 969 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the removal by a landowner of noxious or invasive plant species or brush species detrimental to water conservation from the landowner's property. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Agriculture|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1048 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the use of a county early voting polling place by a political subdivision. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1056 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 1091 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1166 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 1174 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the authority of certain county assistance districts to provide a grant or loan. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1217 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
|
Relating to the inquiry of immigration status of a person under a lawful detention by certain persons under the direction or control of a local governmental entity or campus police department. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1228 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to political subdivision regulations, including zoning rules, concerning the cultivation, production, dispensing, or possession of low-THC cannabis. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Crimes--Drugs|MARIHUANA|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1229 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to the posting of required notice by a political subdivision on Internet websites. |
House: County Affairs
|
Referred to County Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 1260 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to jointly held elections for political subdivisions. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1283 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to the authority of the Department of Information Resources to provide telecommunications services through statewide technology centers. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1299 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to requiring the comptroller of public accounts to establish and maintain a political subdivision disaster expenditure database. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1332 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
|
Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Crimes--Juvenile|CURFEWS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1521 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
|
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
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 |
Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1639 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election and terms for officers. |
House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1791 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Hospitals|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 1795 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1861 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
|
Relating to the criteria to determine compensation and conditions of employment of firefighters and police officers of certain political subdivisions. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1917 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation; authorizing a fee. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 1929 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. |
House: State Affairs
|
Reported favorably as substituted |
Abortion|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2216 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
|
Relating to display of the national motto in government buildings. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Religion |
|
|
HB 2266 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2288 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the area of operation of certain municipal housing authorities. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Received from the House |
EL PASO COUNTY|Housing--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2300 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the disaster recovery loan program; making an appropriation. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|LOANS|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2325 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Electronic Information Systems|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|VOLUNTEERS |
|
|
HB 2429 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the Texas Voting Rights Act. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Political Subdivisions|TEXAS VOTING RIGHTS ACT |
|
|
HB 2450 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions hold elections on uniform election dates. |
House: Elections
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports |
|
|
HB 2487 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2521 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|County Government--General|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Women |
|
|
HB 2534 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--Candidates|Ethics|Legislature|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions|State Officers |
|
|
HB 2538 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Harless, Sam
|
Relating to participation in the Texas County and District Retirement System. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Political Subdivisions|Retirement Systems--County & District |
|
|
HB 2596 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the regulation of raising or keeping six or fewer chickens by a political subdivision. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Considered in Calendars |
Agriculture|Animals|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2617 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the fiscal year of certain political subdivisions. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 2736 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the authority of a governmental unit that has withdrawn from a regional planning commission to join another regional planning commission. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS |
|
|
HB 2796 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
House: State Affairs
|
Reported favorably as substituted |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2826 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by certain governmental entities. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|ATTORNEY'S FEES|Lawyers|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--General |
|
|
HB 2840 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the right of a member of the public to address the governing body of a political subdivision at an open meeting of the body. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2957 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2986 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Israel, Celia
|
Relating to purchasing of cloud computing services by a political subdivision. |
House: County Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
HB 3001 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
|
|
HB 3002 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to certain audit and reporting requirements of regional planning commissions. |
House: County Affairs
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS |
|
|
HB 3045 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
|
Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Solid Waste|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES |
|
|
HB 3155 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3314 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Romero, Ramon
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to certain requirements to replat certain municipal subdivision plats. |
House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3376 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to the review of ballot proposition language for certain political subdivision elections. |
House: Elections
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3598 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to certain unclaimed property that is presumed abandoned. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
ADVERTISING|ATTORNEY GENERAL|AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property|SUBPOENAS|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3634 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to establish election precincts. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3667 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates. |
House: Elections
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 3680 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Electronic Information Systems|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|INTERNET|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3701 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to occupational licensing of certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses by state agencies and political subdivisions. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3723 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
BONDS|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 3734 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Relating to the preemption of municipal and county regulatory authority. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--District|Political Subdivisions|TRAVIS COUNTY |
|
|
HB 3751 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to legal counsel provided by the attorney general to a political subdivision subject to a declared state of disaster. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3981 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to civil suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3996 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
|
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
CANCER|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4408 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue public securities for certain purposes. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4475 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
|
Relating to transportation projects of a regional mobility authority. |
House: Transportation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BORDER|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--General|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 4485 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to a study of economic development incentives provided to businesses and members of the public by certain political subdivisions. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4551 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging certain local laws or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4568 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of floodplain maps in the permitting of certain solid waste facilities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FLOODS|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
HJR 35 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster and to provide for reimbursement of a political subdivision by the state for refunds the political subdivision pays to taxpayers as a result of the exemption. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 89 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 90 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of certain lower-income individuals. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Housing--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 114 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
BONDS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HJR 122 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to provide for the reimbursement of certain political subdivisions for the implementation of laws that establish, expand, or modify a duty or activity that requires the expenditure of revenue. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 145 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
|
Received from the House |
BONDS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 13 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to restrictions on lobbying; creating a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--Candidates|Electronic Information Systems|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions|State Officers |
|
|
SB 28 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by a state agency or political subdivision. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|ATTORNEY'S FEES|Lawyers|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 29 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying and certain other activities. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
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 |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|STUDENT LOANS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 58 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 62 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP |
|
|
SB 86 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James
|
Relating to the regulation of raising or keeping chickens on single-family residential lots by a municipality. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Agriculture|Animals|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Property Owners Association |
|
|
SB 161 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 166 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the inquiry of immigration status of a person under a lawful detention by certain persons under the direction or control of a local governmental entity or campus police department. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 167 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the enforcement by certain local governmental entities and campus police departments of state and federal laws governing immigration. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 168 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the removal from office of a public officer of a political subdivision for policies or actions regarding immigration enforcement. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 323 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to the review of ballot proposition language for certain political subdivision elections. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Courts--Judges|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 337 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 339 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to a seller's disclosure notice for residential property regarding floodplains, flood pools, floodways, or reservoirs. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
FLOODS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 367 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Candidates|Ethics|Legislature|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions|State Officers |
|
|
SB 389 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Abortion|Health Care Providers|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 416 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to legal counsel provided by the attorney general to a political subdivision subject to a declared state of disaster. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 448 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to certain claims against the administrator of employment benefits for the employees of a political subdivision. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--Employees/Officers|Insurance--Health & Accident|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 462 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
|
Left pending in committee |
County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
SB 465 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General |
|
|
SB 652 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
|
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General |
|
|
SB 672 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 679 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to display of the national motto in government buildings. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Religion |
|
|
SB 681 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the criteria to determine compensation and conditions of employment of firefighters and police officers of certain political subdivisions. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 702 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Harless, Sam
|
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Electronic Information Systems|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|INTERNET|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 777 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to local government prohibitions or restrictions on the sale or use of a container or package. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 790 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to certain audit and reporting requirements of regional planning commissions. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS |
|
|
SB 858 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Labor--Workers' Compensation|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF |
|
|
SB 875 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--Employees/Officers|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 904 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the use of governmental communications systems to distribute political advertising; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
ADVERTISING|Elections--Campaign Financing|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 906 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 920 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|County Government--General|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Women |
|
|
SB 954 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to jointly holding elections on uniform election dates. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Elections--School District|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
|
|
SB 968 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 974 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to policies and programs that permit the use of public money to finance political campaigns. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 990 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the consideration of floodplain maps in the permitting of certain solid waste facilities. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FLOODS|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1090 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the vote required to authorize the issuance of certain bonds. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
BONDS|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1156 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1165 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to an inquiry by a peace officer as to the nationality or immigration status of a person presumed to be a family violence victim or witness. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1218 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1253 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SB 1315 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Property Tax
|
Referred to County Affairs |
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1325 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to occupational licensing of certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses by state agencies and political subdivisions. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
INTERNET|Military & Veterans|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1342 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the use of certain data collected by the Texas Workforce Commission to determine general prevailing wage rates for certain public work contracts. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1379 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1566 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to the elections for which countywide polling places may be used. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
County Government--General|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
SB 1613 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to turnout requirements for certain elections authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
BONDS|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 1632 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the authority of the Department of Information Resources to provide telecommunications services through statewide technology centers. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1689 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the creation and use of public facilities corporations. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Corporations & Associations|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES |
|
|
SB 1900 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Hospitals|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
SB 1937 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the situs for ad valorem tax purposes of certain docks and piers located in more than one county. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Referred to Property Tax |
Courts--District|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration |
|
|
SB 2013 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to the preemption of municipal and county regulatory authority. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--District|Political Subdivisions|TRAVIS COUNTY |
|
|
SB 2219 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
SB 2248 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
|
Relating to the development and operation of an aerial cable car or aerial tramway by a regional mobility authority created by a municipality. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
Political Subdivisions|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 2293 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to and admission procedures for open-enrollment charter schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2329 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the authorization of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2357 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to issues affecting counties and other political subdivisions of the state. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2370 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a political subdivision. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2437 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
BONDS|DISASTER MITIGATION, RECOVERY, RESPONSE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 2485 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of certain employment benefits provided by private employers. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2486 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of the scheduling and overtime compensation practices of private employers. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2487 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of employment leave provided by private employers. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2488 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain, consider, or take employment action based on an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2551 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
|
Relating to liability, payment, and benefits for certain workers' compensation claims. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
CANCER|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Political Subdivisions|WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SJR 75 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
BONDS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development |
|
|
HB 52 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration and the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning arrested persons and certain persons lawfully detained. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 110 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Appellate|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 135 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 149 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 174 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 212 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to elections for the authorization of certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
BONDS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 234 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 328 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to state and federal laws regarding immigrants or immigration, including the enforcement of those laws by certain governmental entities and the use of consular identity documents for certain purposes. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 451 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DISCRIMINATION|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 473 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 532 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property |
|
|
HB 544 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the use of the rural water assistance fund. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Political Subdivisions|RURAL|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 577 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
City Government--Employees/Officers|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 611 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 665 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in contracts with public bodies. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 739 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 754 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 762 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 764 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to civil liability of a local government for failure to comply with an immigration detainer. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 765 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 797 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 889 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 890 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 898 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to the issuance of local permits by a regulatory agency of a political subdivision. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 927 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, and firearm and air gun supplies; imposing a civil penalty. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 931 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that contract with political subdivisions for certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 948 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting abortion and recognizing the rights, powers, and privileges of all unborn children at every stage of gestation from fertilization until birth; affecting criminal offenses and penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Health Care Providers|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 997 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to approval and recording requirements for certain conveyances of land owned by political subdivisions to the United States. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources |
|
|
HB 1109 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1120 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; requiring a related study. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|Disabilities, Persons with|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1166 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 1205 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to qualifications to serve as a member of the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school or the governing body of a charter holder. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1215 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration. |
House: Redistricting
|
Referred to Redistricting |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Redistricting |
|
|
HB 1271 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates. |
House: Elections
|
Left pending in committee |
BONDS|Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
|
|
HB 1308 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1351 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition of local motor fuel taxes on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
HB 1356 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Referred to Urban Affairs |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 1362 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to state agency and local government regulation of the use of multi-occupancy private spaces. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1406 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|NATIVE AMERICANS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1449 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting local governments from imposing certain fees on new construction. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Housing--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1530 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision in media other than a newspaper. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 1541 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the posting of required notice by a political subdivision on Internet websites. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 1572 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to a residential property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation that the owner believes poses a fire risk. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Safety |
|
|
HB 1596 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to itemizing certain public notice expenditures in political subdivision budgets. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 1658 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to required disclosures in ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax. |
House: Elections
|
Left pending in committee |
BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 1689 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to liability of certain governmental entities in certain workers' compensation actions. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Political Subdivisions|RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF |
|
|
HB 1704 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in actions to determine the applicability of certain local government regulations. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1773 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
BONDS|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 1930 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Frullo, John
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 1936 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Abortion|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2057 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
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 |
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2240 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2317 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Relating to access to criminal history record information by an emergency communication district. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2434 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring certain public retirement systems to take certain actions or implement certain plans designed to achieve actuarial soundness. |
House: Pensions
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Retirement Systems--County & District|Retirement Systems--Judicial|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD |
|
|
HB 2486 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to restoration of the position of public employees when relieved of duty from the Texas military forces or a similar unit. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Military & Veterans|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 2535 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zedler, Bill
|
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Referred to Urban Affairs |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND |
|
|
HB 2553 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to the disclosure of public money spent by certain political subdivisions for lobbying activities in a comprehensive annual financial report. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
|
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2611 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to broker agreements for the sale of real property by school districts. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS |
|
|
HB 2667 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the provision of telecommunications services through statewide technology centers. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Left pending in committee |
Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 2672 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the relationship between public employers and fire and police employees. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Labor--Workers' Compensation|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2714 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2725 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of a stormwater control and recapture planning authority in certain counties. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
County Government--General|Environment--Water|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2758 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
|
Relating to the regulation of seed by a political subdivision. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
Agriculture|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2789 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a study group to study state unfunded mandates that affect counties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
County Government--General|Interim Studies|Legislature|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2899 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of discrimination by political subdivisions. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2985 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the type of newspaper required for notice by publication in certain counties. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 3006 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 3007 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Relating to temporary secure storage of weapons at public buildings; authorizing a fee. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 3033 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Aliens|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Military & Veterans|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3178 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to the use of a broker for the sale or lease of real property by the Dallas County Hospital District. |
House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE|REAL ESTATE BROKERS |
|
|
HB 3193 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the relationship between public employers and fire and police employees. |
House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Placed on intent calendar |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3238 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of unmanned aircrafts by political subdivisions. |
House: Transportation
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Aeronautics|Criminal Procedure--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3271 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
|
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3320 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Frank, James
|
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation |
ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 3326 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to job order contracting by governmental entities. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation |
Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State |
|
|
HB 3335 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. |
House: Elections
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 3336 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3339 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to removal of political advertising signs placed in a municipality; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Referred to Urban Affairs |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SIGNS |
|
|
HB 3506 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Housing--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3545 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
BONDS|Education--School Districts|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
|
|
HB 3553 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Relating to prohibited requests for or disclosures of information regarding certain child-care facility license holders' ownership, possession, use, or storage of a firearm or other weapon; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 3571 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
|
Relating to civil actions based on and local governmental punishment of a person's refusal to violate the person's sincerely held religious belief. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Religion |
|
|
HB 3582 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to agriculture, including the regulation of seed by a political subdivision and the abolition of certain entities associated with the Department of Agriculture. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Animals|Business & Commerce--General|Health--Rural|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3611 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the termination of the entitlement of the state, a county, and certain municipalities to a share of a bingo prize fee collected in counties where certain illegal gambling occurs to the detriment of charitable bingo. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Amusements, Games, Sports|BINGO|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3701 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
|
Relating to the notification requirements regarding certain proposed regulations and structures in an area near a military facility. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 3724 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 3782 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to prohibiting a political subdivision from placing restrictions on loans secured by personal property. |
|
Filed |
Financial--General|LOANS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property |
|
|
HB 3906 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Frullo, John
|
Relating to the declaration of a local state of disaster. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3929 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3956 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
|
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader. |
House: State Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Religion|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3957 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
|
Relating to reimbursement of costs incurred by political subdivisions for emergency services provided on toll projects operated by private entities. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Highways|Political Subdivisions|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HB 3994 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to jointly held elections for political subdivisions. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4049 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses. |
House: County Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4097 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe
|
Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|INTRASTATE COMMERCE IMPROVEMENT ACT|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4230 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Wu, Gene
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for flood control or mitigation projects. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
FLOODS|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 4304 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to restrictions on habitat conservation plans in Travis County. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism |
Environment--General|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Political Subdivisions|TRAVIS COUNTY |
|
|
HCR 143 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: Burton, Konni
|
Recalling S.B. No. 622 from the governor for clerical actions. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Resolutions--Recall |
|
|
HJR 96 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit one or more political subdivisions of this state to exempt from ad valorem taxation a person's inventory held for sale at retail. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 116 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of certain lower-income individuals. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Housing--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 4 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement by campus police departments and certain local governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to related duties and liability of certain persons in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 6 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
|
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Received from the Senate |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Women |
|
|
SB 24 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
|
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Religion|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 89 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
SB 92 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|INTRASTATE COMMERCE IMPROVEMENT ACT|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 110 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to term limits for elected officers of political subdivisions. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
SB 200 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 201 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
SB 241 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 245 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEBT|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--General |
|
|
SB 295 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 385 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to voter approval of local acceptance and use of federal funds for commuter rail projects. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
City Government--General|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads |
|
|
SB 386 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the use of federal funds by political subdivisions for payment of the political subdivision's debt obligations. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 387 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the use of certain unspent bond proceeds and voter approval of certain political subdivision actions, including the issuance of certain bonds and the use of certain unspent bond proceeds. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 445 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
|
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics |
Electronic Information Systems|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 446 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the acceptance or expenditure of federal funds by a political subdivision. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 460 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 461 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. |
House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General |
|
|
SB 515 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property; creating criminal offenses. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 548 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 622 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to itemizing certain public notice expenditures in certain political subdivision budgets. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
SB 635 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging an order, ordinance, or similar measure of certain political subdivisions or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Political Subdivisions|Tort Reform |
|
|
SB 642 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SB 702 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to a minimum voter turnout requirement for an election authorizing the issuance of bonds issued by a political subdivision. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
BONDS|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 703 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to prohibiting movable early voting polling places. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
BONDS|Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 753 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation |
ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 775 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 782 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND |
|
|
SB 785 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the use of the rural water assistance fund. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs |
Political Subdivisions|RURAL|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 787 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in actions to determine the applicability of certain local government regulations. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 852 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to prohibiting local governments from imposing certain fees on new construction. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Housing--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 855 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion facility or affiliate of the facility. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Abortion|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 877 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 898 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND |
|
|
SB 947 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 1082 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND |
|
|
SB 1109 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Burns, DeWayne
|
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of the general election for officers. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1111 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1120 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Wray, John
|
Relating to the prohibition of local motor fuel taxes on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
SB 1172 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of seed by a political subdivision. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Agriculture|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1262 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--Employees/Officers|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1276 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to designation of gender-neutral bathrooms, changing rooms, locker rooms, shower rooms, and similar facilities. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Health--General|Political Subdivisions|Safety |
|
|
SB 1290 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
|
Relating to access to criminal history record information by an emergency communication district. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1438 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP |
|
|
SB 1544 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Schubert, Leighton
|
Relating to financial reporting requirements of regional planning commissions. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AUDITOR, STATE|City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS |
|
|
SB 1733 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to recognition of certain identification documents by governmental officials. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Courts--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
SB 1821 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1841 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the provision of telecommunications services through statewide technology centers. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1868 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1897 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Frullo, John
|
Relating to the declaration of a local state of disaster. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1961 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the relationship between public employers and fire and police employees. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Labor--Wages|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2044 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the use of tax proceeds for lobbying activities or lobbyists. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2045 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the reporting by local governmental entities of expenditures for lobbying. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2091 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
BONDS|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 7 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
SJR 13 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a political subdivision of this state to limit the number of terms for which a person may be elected to hold an office of the political subdivision. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HB 14 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Abortion|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 46 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of discrimination by political subdivisions. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 53 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
|
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 70 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to a property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Safety |
|
|
HB 94 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to municipal regulation of property of political subdivisions. |
|
Filed |
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
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 |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 110 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. |
House: Elections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|City Government--General|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 111 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 163 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. |
|
Filed |
Abortion|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 183 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 317 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 336 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 381 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HJR 25 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts such an exemption from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 37 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a political subdivision of this state to limit the number of terms for which a person may be elected to hold an office of the political subdivision. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 40 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Neave, Victoria
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 3 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities and activities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 4 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Received from the Senate |
Abortion|Health Care Providers|Political Subdivisions|Women |
|
|
SB 14 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to a property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Received from the Senate |
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Safety |
|
|
SB 23 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. |
|
Filed |
Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 42 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 52 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to a supermajority requirement for an election authorizing the issuance of bonds issued by a political subdivision. |
|
Filed |
BONDS|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 54 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging an order, ordinance, or similar measure of certain political subdivisions or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--Civil Procedure|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 65 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Hospitals|Political Subdivisions|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 77 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Abortion|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 86 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the local regulation of trees and timber. |
|
Filed |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND |
|
|
SB 91 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities and activities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 109 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
|
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and to certain other provisions related to immigration law. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 110 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
|
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 40 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of this state to regulate oil and gas operations in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those operations. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|Common Carriers|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 114 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 139 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
|
Relating to the posting of certain notices for political subdivisions on the comptroller's Internet website. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) |
City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 157 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to the rates of sales and use taxes imposed by municipalities; authorizing an increase or decrease in the rate of those taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
City Government--Finance|City Government--Roads|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 208 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of project design and construction requirements to economic development corporations created by governmental entities subject to those requirements. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Considered in Calendars |
DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
HB 270 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Employees/Officers|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Open Records|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 361 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the uniform election date. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 685 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the production of public information under the public information law. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
City Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Open Records|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 737 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Placed on intent calendar |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 786 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the right of a public employee to express breast milk in the workplace. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|Women |
|
|
HB 870 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government financial officers. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Education
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING |
|
|
HB 932 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the evaluation and ranking of similar offers submitted to a governmental entity for certain construction-related contracts. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation |
COMPETITIVE BIDDING|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State |
|
|
HB 947 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections. |
House: Elections
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 995 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the establishment of stormwater control and recapture planning authorities in certain counties. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
County Government--General|Environment--Water|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1170 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the applicability to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws regarding local governments and political subdivisions. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1182 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds. |
House: Elections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1222 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1257 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or lobbyists. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
|
Left pending in committee |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1294 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to the disclosure on personal financial statements of certain contracts or subcontracts with governmental entities. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Ethics|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1378 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of political subdivisions. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
DEBT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1380 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to ballot language for certain propositions to approve actions by a county, city, school district, or other special district. |
House: Elections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|DEBT|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 1381 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Moody, Joe
|
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 1399 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
BONDS|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 1406 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|FORECLOSURES|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 1442 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to a property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation that the owner believes poses a fire risk. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Safety |
|
|
HB 1472 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to the enforcement of requirements for the issuance of local permits by regulatory agencies of political subdivisions. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1548 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
|
Relating to comprehensive reviews of certain special districts. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
|
Referred to Special Purpose Districts |
Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 1553 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Governor|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1554 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to a report on local government operations prepared by the comptroller. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEBT|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1556 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Referred to Urban Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1582 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simpson, David
|
Relating to the disclosure of all compensation paid to current or former elected officers. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
|
Left pending in committee |
Ethics|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
HB 1639 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
AIRPORTS|County Government--General|Military & Veterans|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1640 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the compatibility of certain defense community regulations and structures with military operations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
AIRPORTS|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1647 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1654 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
|
Relating to public agreements or contracts related to United Nations Agenda 21. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs |
City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Education--Higher--General|Environment--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1707 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the methods by which a political subdivision may submit contributions to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. |
House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions|Retirement Systems--General|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters |
|
|
HB 1750 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1751 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simpson, David
|
Relating to the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Left pending in committee |
Legislature|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 1911 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to regulation of discrimination by political subdivisions and certain state agencies. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Referred to Urban Affairs |
DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1991 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2001 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
|
Relating to interlocal contracts between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
HB 2027 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing precincts for elections held on a uniform election date by certain political subdivisions. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2031 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the diversion, treatment, and use of marine seawater and the discharge of treated marine seawater and waste resulting from the desalination of marine seawater; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
DESALINATION|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|GULF OF MEXICO|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2099 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony
|
Relating to the issuance of capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
BONDS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2164 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AUDITOR, STATE|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 2184 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 2310 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to electronic requests made to certain local governments for information under or regarding the open records law. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Open Records|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2316 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to the authority of the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Considered in public hearing |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|NATIVE AMERICANS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2672 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to the powers of a public utility agency; authorizing fees and charges; granting the power of eminent domain. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Utilities--Water & Sewer |
|
|
HB 2690 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to the prevention of overdose deaths by providing a defense for prosecution for certain offenses involving the delivery or possession of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for certain persons who seek medical attention for a suspected opioid overdose, and the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2722 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibition of the operation and sale of certain motor vehicles resembling authorized emergency vehicles; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
EMERGENCY VEHICLES|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2762 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
|
Relating to certain petitions prescribed by law outside the Election Code. |
House: Elections
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
City Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2855 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit an activity over which the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2888 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the use of a county early voting polling place by a political subdivision. |
House: Elections
|
No action taken in committee |
Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3044 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony
|
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the pipeline industry on ordinances, orders or rules adopted by political subdivisions. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3217 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate an activity over which the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3344 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property |
|
|
HB 3357 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to permitted methods for certain political subdivisions to post notice of a meeting. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Open Meetings|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 3606 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Relating to reporting requirements for receipt or expenditure of federal funds by political subdivisions that receive federal funds. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3654 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the fiscal transparency of political subdivisions. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 3688 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Frank, James
|
Relating to the process for the selection of construction managers-at-risk used by governmental entities. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation |
ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|City Government--General|County Government--General|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
HB 3809 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to the regulation of petroleum coke storage and transport. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3871 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
|
Relating to posting of certain financial information of certain political subdivisions on the Internet. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Financial--General|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3876 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to the issuance of local permits by a regulatory agency of a political subdivision; limiting the amount of a fee. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--General|County Government--General|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3916 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
|
Relating to water and electric utility services provided to certain federal agencies. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer |
|
|
HB 3920 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to financing arrangements between political subdivisions and private entities for the implementation of pay for success initiatives. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4051 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to the authority of a municipality to adopt requirements for the installation of fire protection sprinkler systems. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Referred to Urban Affairs |
City Government--General|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4052 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to posting certain economic development agreements on the Internet. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4053 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to posting certain comprehensive annual financial reports on the Internet. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Financial--General|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 4061 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, ammunition, and firearm and air gun supplies; imposing a civil penalty. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 4070 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to the adoption or enforcement of laws relating to labor by a political subdivision. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Referred to Urban Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HJR 17 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 23 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Family--Child Protection|Housing--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 88 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and tangible personal property of businesses during an initial period of operation in this state. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HJR 108 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a county or other political subdivision from eliminating offices or changing district boundaries between the primary and general elections. |
House: Elections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SB 57 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Simmons, Ron
|
Relating to information collected by a regional tollway authority, regional mobility authority, regional transportation authority, metropolitan rapid transit authority, or coordinated county transportation authority. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Political Subdivisions|Protection of Personal Information|RIGHT OF PRIVACY|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
SB 87 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Business & Commerce--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|SMOKING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Tobacco Products |
|
|
SB 102 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 103 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Left pending in committee |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 185 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 273 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|CONCEALED HANDGUNS|Crimes--Against Property|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|Weapons |
|
|
SB 309 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 310 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|DEBT|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General |
|
|
SB 343 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to the conformity of local law with state law. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 360 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to regulatory takings. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Courts--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 399 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
SB 445 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to public agreements or contracts related to United Nations Agenda 21. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Education--Higher--General|Environment--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 450 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|FORECLOSURES|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
SB 506 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision of this state to execute certain contracts for the use or acquisition of personal property. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property|PUBLIC NOTICE|Purchasing--Local|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure |
|
|
SB 532 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 573 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 598 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to improvements on private property for public private partnerships. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 619 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 711 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or lobbyists. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 720 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit hydraulic fracturing. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 733 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 794 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property |
|
|
SB 883 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 975 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the uniform election date. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1037 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to law enforcement training programs and policies on using appropriate nonlethal force and nonviolent restraint; changing the education requirements for licensure as a peace officer. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
City Government--Employees/Officers|COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|County Government--Employees/Officers|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
SB 1041 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax. |
House: Elections
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|DEBT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--General |
|
|
SB 1042 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1064 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to the use by the state or an agency or political subdivision of the state of a same-sex marriage license or similar document for the limited purpose of verifying a person's identity. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Family--Marriage Relationship|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1155 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|County Government--General|DISCRIMINATION|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1165 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
|
Relating to the express preemption of regulation of oil and gas operations and the exclusive jurisdiction of those operations by the state. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Companion document considered in lieu of |
Common Carriers|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1337 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
House passage as amended reported |
Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1444 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 1460 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the evaluation and ranking of similar offers submitted to a governmental entity for certain construction-related contracts. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
COMPETITIVE BIDDING|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State |
|
|
SB 1567 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the applicability to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws regarding local governments and political subdivisions. |
Senate: Education
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1673 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to the preemption of a local law by state law. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1738 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the diversion and use of marine seawater, including the development of marine seawater desalination projects, integrated marine seawater desalination and power projects, and facilities for the storage, conveyance, and delivery of desalinated marine seawater. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
DESALINATION|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GULF OF MEXICO|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1785 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to governmental actions affecting the use or value of private property. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 1786 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to the regulation of petroleum coke storage and transport. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1862 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or lobbyists; creating a criminal offense. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 2048 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
|
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|EVIDENCE|Political Subdivisions|Religion|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SJR 20 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of any political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a percentage or a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar |
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 14 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
|
Returned to committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEBT|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--General|Electronic Information Systems|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 59 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
|
Relating to participation by political subdivisions in federal healthcare programs. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 119 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to citizenship information reported by persons who receive local or state money to provide services to individuals in this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Human Services--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 123 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
|
Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|County Government--General|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|ROOFING CONTRACTORS |
|
|
HB 200 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 258 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|SIGNS|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas|Utilities--Telecommunications|Utilities--Water & Sewer |
|
|
HB 301 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to manufacturers' inclusion of denatonium benzoate in certain products containing ethylene glycol. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Business & Commerce--General|Health--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 334 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Relating to the residency requirement for certain elective offices of certain political subdivisions. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|Elections--Candidates|Elections--School District|Political Subdivisions|RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS |
|
|
HB 335 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
|
Relating to the posting of certain notices for political subdivisions on the comptroller's Internet website. |
House: Technology
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--General|County Government--General|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 400 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
|
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|SMOKING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Tobacco Products |
|
|
HB 483 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to a public hearing held on the issue of making a payment in excess of the compensation contracted for by a political subdivision. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 524 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to the disclosure on personal financial statements of certain contracts or subcontracts with governmental entities. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Ethics|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 540 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
|
Relating to regulation of residential tenancies by local governments. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--General|County Government--General|IMMIGRATION LAW|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant |
|
|
HB 983 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
|
Relating to the eligibility of temporary election officers for unemployment compensation. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Elections--Election Officers|Labor--Unemployment|Political Subdivisions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1030 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit the sale of firearms on public property in certain circumstances. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Weapons |
|
|
HB 1068 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Moody, Joe
|
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board of the feasibility of preparing an impact statement regarding the effects of certain proposed legislation on a political subdivision. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 1124 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|BONDS|City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT ACT|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1321 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to election procedures for the authorization of certain debt by political subdivisions. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 1377 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND |
|
|
HB 1430 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 1496 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1518 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
|
Relating to use of countywide polling places for certain elections. |
House: Elections
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 1650 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Administration
|
Referred to Administration |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|COLONIAS|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 1697 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farrar, Jessica
|
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 1744 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
|
Relating to authorizing local governments to participate in statewide technology centers. |
House: Technology
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1794 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1804 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to offer certain deferred compensation plans to employees. |
House: Pensions
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|DEFERRED COMPENSATION|Political Subdivisions|Retirement Systems--General |
|
|
HB 1805 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 1858 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to a property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation that the owner believes poses a fire risk. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Property Owners Association |
|
|
HB 1958 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
|
Relating to voting by voters unable to enter a polling place. |
House: Elections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|SIGNS |
|
|
HB 1977 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
|
Relating to construction manager-agents and managers-at-risk used by governmental entities. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Left pending in committee |
ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|Corporations & Associations|County Government--General|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 1983 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the fiscal transparency of certain entities responsible for public money. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 1986 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the liquefied petroleum gas industry on ordinances, orders, or rules adopted by political subdivisions relating to that industry. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2064 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gooden, Lance
|
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision or a private process server in the performance of the employee's or server's job duties. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Considered in Calendars |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--Personnel|Political Subdivisions|PROCESS SERVERS|State Employees |
|
|
HB 2164 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to the delegation of authority by the governing body of a political subdivision during a disaster. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2176 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 2343 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zedler, Bill
|
Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest on taxes unpaid due to an act or omission of an agent of a governmental entity. |
House: Ways & Means
|
No action taken in committee |
Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 2474 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to taxes and bonds for a junior college district branch campus. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective immediately |
County Government--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 2684 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain political subdivision corporations. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HB 2752 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|City Government--General|County Government--General|DESALINATION|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Utilities--Electric|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development |
|
|
HB 2828 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the gas pipeline industry on ordinances, orders or rules adopted by political subdivisions. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION|STATE AGENCIES' RULES |
|
|
HB 2847 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the composition of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and certain contract requirements for political subdivisions of this state. |
House: Human Services
|
No action taken in committee |
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State |
|
|
HB 2871 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to nondisclosure provisions in regional planning commission contracts. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS |
|
|
HB 2883 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
CONTINUING EDUCATION|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|HIDALGO COUNTY|Labor--Workforce Development|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON|PEACE OFFICERS|PHARR, CITY OF|Political Subdivisions|RIO GRANDE VALLEY|Safety|SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING |
|
|
HB 3054 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the election date for the authorization of a political subdivision to issue bonds or impose a tax. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
BONDS|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3088 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to the enforcement of requirements for the issuance of local permits by regulatory agencies of political subdivisions. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
PERMITS|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3117 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to settle certain civil suits initiated by a local government. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3119 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Relating to contingent fee contracts for representation of local governments in certain environmental enforcement actions. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Lawyers|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3255 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle
|
Relating to the sale of soil products by a political subdivision. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Recycling|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3320 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to certain taking claims against certain governmental entities. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|NUISANCES|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety |
|
|
HB 3354 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform |
City Government--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Open Records|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3397 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to comprehensive reviews of certain special districts. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 3416 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of capital appreciation bonds by local governments. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3480 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Simpson, David
|
Relating non-compliance with a federal order, law, policy, rule, mandate, or agency regulation that would violate Article I of the Texas Constitution. |
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
|
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select |
Legislature|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 3488 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to financial accounting and reporting of pension benefits for employees of this state and political subdivisions of this state. |
House: Pensions
|
Referred to Pensions |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Retirement Systems--General|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 3599 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to restrictions on the siting, drilling, completion, and operation of oil and gas wells in certain locations. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3778 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
|
Relating to requiring state approval of bonds issued by housing finance corporations. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Referred to Urban Affairs |
BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|City Government--Finance|Corporations & Associations|County Government--Finance|Housing--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3820 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carter, Stefani
|
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision in the performance of the employee's job duties. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
HB 3855 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Relating to fiscal matters. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER--CONSERVATION |
|
|
HJR 30 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the voters of certain counties to adopt a charter that restructures and empowers the county government and that may allow the integration of the county government with certain other political subdivisions located wholly or partly in the county. |
House: County Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 45 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 59 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose health insurance coverage. |
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Insurance--Health & Accident|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|State Officers |
|
|
HJR 119 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain political subdivisions. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|DIVORCE|Education--Junior College Districts|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 131 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GREYHOUND RACING|GULF OF MEXICO|HORSE RACING|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 138 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 143 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing ad valorem taxes and limiting the rate and applicability of state and local sales and use taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SB 14 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Returned to committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--General|Electronic Information Systems|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--General |
|
|
SB 86 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Co-author authorized |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|SMOKING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Tobacco Products |
|
|
SB 178 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the disclosure on personal financial statements of certain contracts with governmental entities. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Ethics|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 251 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Carter, Stefani
|
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision in the performance of the employee's job duties. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
SB 262 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the reporting of criminal disposition completeness percentage data. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|Criminal Procedure--General|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 366 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to offer certain deferred compensation plans to employees. |
House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|DEFERRED COMPENSATION|Political Subdivisions|Retirement Systems--General |
|
|
SB 438 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
|
Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|County Government--General|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|ROOFING CONTRACTORS |
|
|
SB 449 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 489 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 628 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Workman, Paul | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|BONDS|City Government--General|County Government--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--General|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT ACT|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 633 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 636 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paxton, Ken
|
Relating to public information regarding bonds and other obligations issued by the state and local governments. |
Senate: Open Government
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 637 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to notice and election order requirements for bond approval elections held by political subdivisions. |
House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
BONDS|Elections--General|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
SB 764 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: King, Tracy
|
Relating to a limitation on liability for prescribed burning conducted on agricultural or conservation land. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Agriculture|BURNING & INCINERATORS|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Political Subdivisions|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 843 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
|
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Open Government
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SB 866 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing local governments to participate in statewide technology centers. |
House: Technology
Senate: Government Organization
|
Effective immediately |
INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1104 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the liquefied petroleum gas industry on ordinances, orders, or rules adopted by political subdivisions relating to that industry. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION|STATE AGENCIES' RULES |
|
|
SB 1169 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to water conservation. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
House passage as amended reported |
City Government--Utilities|DROUGHT|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1188 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to a study on the use of certain credit management agreements by state agencies and political subdivisions. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1200 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Junior College Districts|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Labor--Workforce Development|Legislature|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS|TEXAS COMMANDER'S COUNCIL|TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|VETERANS' LAND BOARD |
|
|
SB 1205 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS|Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Political Subdivisions|State Employees |
|
|
SB 1213 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Patrick, Dan
|
Relating to the eligibility of temporary election officers for unemployment compensation. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Elections--Election Officers|Labor--Unemployment|Political Subdivisions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1284 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|City Government--General|County Government--General|DESALINATION|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Utilities--Electric|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development |
|
|
SB 1399 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the use of proceeds from a junior college district branch campus maintenance tax. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
County Government--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General |
|
|
SB 1501 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the allocation of state revenue used to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1580 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain political subdivision corporations. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
SB 1599 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|COLONIAS|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1649 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1651 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1652 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General |
|
|
SJR 32 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 54 |
83-1 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. |
|
Filed |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 69 |
83-1 (2013) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to certain eminent domain authority and the suspension of certain unreported eminent domain authority. |
|
Filed |
CONDEMNATION|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 83 |
83-1 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. |
|
Filed |
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 19 |
83-2 (2013) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons |
|
|
HB 24 |
83-2 (2013) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to certain eminent domain authority and the suspension of certain unreported eminent domain authority. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Meeting cancelled |
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 38 |
83-2 (2013) |
Author: Patrick, Dan
|
Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. |
|
Filed |
CONCEALED HANDGUNS|Crimes--Against Property|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|Weapons |
|
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