HB 5
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE|BROADBAND NETWORKS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND COUNCIL|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 51
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing an Office of Early Childhood to coordinate, consolidate and integrate early childhood programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Human Services--Child Services|KINDERGARTEN|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 62
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the use of disciplinary alternatives to suspension by a school district and the creation of the restorative justice coordinating council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF|RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 282
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
AUDITOR, STATE|INDEPENDENT CITIZEN REDISTRICTING COMMISSION|Legislature|Redistricting|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 474
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the creation of the Texas Veterans County Service Officer Task Force.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS VETERANS COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER TASK FORCE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 499
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Labor--General|Labor--Wages|PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees
HB 816
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT
HB 1025
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
Congress|Elections--General|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1044
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of climate change in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Environment--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION ACT|TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION
HB 1072
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants and the creation of the Lactation Consultant Advisory Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
LACTATION CONSULTANT ADVISORY BOARD|LACTATION CONSULTANTS|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|TEXAS LACTATION CONSULTANT ACT
HB 1180
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Budget
HB 1446
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE|BROADBAND NETWORKS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1560
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|AUDIOLOGISTS|BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD|BARBERS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COSMETOLOGISTS|DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES|Education--Driver Education & Training|GREYHOUND RACING|HORSE RACING|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|REAL ESTATE COMMISSION|SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills|Sunset—Required Reviews|TELECONFERENCING|TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1565
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs and non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
ANATOMICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, STATE|ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Health--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1598
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1605
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|INMATE LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1616
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1661
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
Human Relations|Intergovernmental Relations|NATIVE AMERICANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1663
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Human Relations|Intergovernmental Relations|NATIVE AMERICANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1867
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1903
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS|OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY COMPACT COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1983
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to statewide preparedness and long-term recovery strategies for certain issues arising from a pandemic or other disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees
HB 2021
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the acceptance, rejection, and uses of certain money provided by the federal government to this state.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL FUNDS, BOARD OF|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2053
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
DNA|LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT|LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2154
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2207
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas African American Heritage Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Legislature|PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2221
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a surcharge.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Energy--Alternative Fuels|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|HYBRID VEHICLES|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Utilities--Electric|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2381
87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2473
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the licensing and regulation of music therapists; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
COUNSELING & THERAPY|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|MUSIC THERAPIST ADVISORY BOARD|MUSIC THERAPIST LICENSING ACT|MUSIC THERAPY|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2572
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2652
87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SURFACE WATER & GROUNDWATER INTERACTION ADVISORY BOARD|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General
HB 3065
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of a commission to study the terminology of the penal laws and the justice system of this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX|Criminal Procedure--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY|SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TERMINOLOGY OF PENAL LAWS & JUSTICE SYSTEM, COMMISSION TO STUDY|UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS|W.W. CARUTH JR. POLICE INSTITUTE AT DALLAS
HB 3154
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
ALERT SYSTEM|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3168
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
ALERT SYSTEM|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3257
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
COMMISSION ON ANTISEMITISM, TEXAS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Governor|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE, & ANTISEMITISM ADVISORY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Human Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3586
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the creation of the Texas Sentencing Commission and to the collection and analysis of certain criminal sentencing information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|SENTENCING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3600
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of the commercial oyster mariculture advisory board.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
COMMERCIAL OYSTER MARICULTURE BOARD, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|MARICULTURE|OYSTERS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3625
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the governor's university research initiative.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE ADVISORY BOARD|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3637
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Energy--Alternative Fuels|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|HYBRID VEHICLES|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Utilities--Electric
HB 3643
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Virtual Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIRTUAL EDUCATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3667
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the establishment of the School Psychologists Shortage Task Force.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PSYCHOLOGISTS|SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS SHORTAGE TASK FORCE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3707
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to funding for special education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3791
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Electric Grid Security and Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--General
HB 3844
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the establishment of the department of consumer affairs services for property owners and property owners' associations within the office of the attorney general.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS & PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3881
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee by the Railroad Commission of Texas to facilitate the movement of natural gas to high priority customers during periods of emergency.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC)|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3938
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Governor|INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4056
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of a committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE|BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4237
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIMINAL RECORDS|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--State
HB 4375
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE|BROADBAND NETWORKS|Governor|GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4551
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to study land titles.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|LAND TITLE REVIEW COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4553
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Hispanic Heritage Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HISPANIC HERITAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 4571
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COORDINATING COUNCIL|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4572
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Aging|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 59
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 121
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 5
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to State Affairs
BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE|BROADBAND NETWORKS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 173
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the African American Family Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY COMMISSION|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 215
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|INSPECTOR GENERAL AT THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 458
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS|OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY COMPACT COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 506
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE|BROADBAND NETWORKS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 517
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 557
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
DNA|LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT|LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 590
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|SECRETARY OF STATE|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT
SB 601
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PRODUCED WATER CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development
SB 618
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Governor|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Utilities--Telecommunications|Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 701
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission and to the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
ANATOMICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, STATE|ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Health--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 805
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Human Relations|Intergovernmental Relations|NATIVE AMERICANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 853
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 966
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to legislative oversight during a public health disaster or public health emergency, including the establishment of a legislative public health oversight board.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEALTH OVERSIGHT BOARD|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 968
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
Business & Commerce--General|COVID-19|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Legislature|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 969
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reporting procedures for and information concerning public health disasters and to certain public health studies; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Electronic Information Systems|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Hospitals|INTERNET|OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 1177
87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the establishment of a task force to evaluate state-owned artifact collections.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1230
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1232
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
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 1525
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the administration of the governor's university research initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE ADVISORY BOARD|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
SB 1636
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Texas African American Heritage Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Legislature|PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1757
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
BONDS|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Electric
SB 1827
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND COUNCIL, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1839
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study the creation of an entity to facilitate the certification, buying, and selling of carbon capture and sequestration credits.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS|CARBON CAPTURE & SEQUESTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Air|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
SB 1896
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
AUDITOR, STATE|COMMUNITY-BASED CARE TRANSITION, OFFICE OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Electronic Information Systems|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Minors--Health & Safety|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1966
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2044
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Military & Veterans|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2062
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the establishment of the Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Advisory Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|MOTOR FUEL METERING & QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2231
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
City Government--Utilities|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Energy--General|GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General
SJR 34
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 43
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 64
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds to support the development of public telecommunications and information services infrastructure in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
BONDS|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Telecommunications|Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 47
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 28
87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Energy--General|GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|Utilities--Electric
SB 34
87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Filed
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT
HB 61
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 71
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL|CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS|Environment--General|Health--General|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Safety|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 72
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PERMITS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 158
87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of various measures to limit or reduce the burden of ad valorem taxes on property owners.
Filed
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEASURES TO LIMIT OR REDUCE AD VALOREM TAXES, COMMISSION TO STUDY|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
SB 28
87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Energy--General|GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|Utilities--Electric
HB 52
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
Governor|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 56
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PERMITS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HJR 15
87-3 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 23
87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
ADJUTANT GENERAL|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Energy--General|GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|Utilities--Electric
SB 45
87-3 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Filed
AUDITOR, STATE|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 12
87-3 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Filed
ATTORNEY GENERAL|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Appropriations|SUPREME COURT
HB 2
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2019
HB 10
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE|BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TEXAS|DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN|Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|REGISTERED NURSES|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER|TEXAS MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO|UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER |UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
HB 74
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--School Districts|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees|STUDENT LOANS
HB 236
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Budget
HB 255
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COMPLETE COUNT COMMISSION|EVERY TEXAN COUNTS ACT|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 312
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
Congress|Elections--General|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 363
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
AUDITOR, STATE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 400
86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|GRID SECURITY COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Electric
HB 401
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Sexual Assault Evidentiary Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|SEXUAL ASSAULT|SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENTIARY COUNCIL, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 655
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
CONTINUING EDUCATION|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 728
86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district instructional facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--School Districts|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 928
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of climate change in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Environment--General|Governor|INTERNET|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION ACT|TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION
HB 942
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the creation and duties of the Global Climate Change Commission.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
Environment--Air|Environment--General|GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1302
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Research Institute; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
HB 1307
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of a disaster case management system by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Electronic Information Systems|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1501
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL|Health--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES|PSYCHOLOGISTS|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF|PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT COMMISSION|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS|SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1734
86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--School Districts|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1868
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rural Water Advisory Council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|RURAL WATER ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General
HB 1980
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Environment--General|Health--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Safety|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2451
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Proportional Fine Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|PROPORTIONAL FINE COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2563
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas Medical Cannabis Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Crimes--Drugs|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|MEDICAL CANNABIS COUNCIL, TEXAS|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2815
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
DNA|LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT|LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3367
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the creation of a business advisory council on disaster recovery and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Business & Commerce--General|BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISASTER RECOVERY & MITIGATION|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3421
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
AUDITOR, STATE|INDEPENDENT CITIZEN REDISTRICTING COMMISSION|Redistricting|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT
HB 3511
86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|Labor--Workforce Development|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON
HB 3517
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Texas Historical Commission and the Alamo oversight committee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
ALAMO PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD|ALAMO, THE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3538
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the establishment of the Opioid and Substance Abuse Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|OPIOID & SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3616
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a task force on faith-based programs that provide assistance during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|FAITH-BASED DISASTER RESPONSE, TASK FORCE ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3920
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|INMATE LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 4451
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Human Relations|Intergovernmental Relations|NATIVE AMERICANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 25
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
Congress|Elections--General|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 59
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Property Interests--Personal Property|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM & TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2019|TEXAS TAXPAYER TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019
SB 10
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Returned to committee
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT|TELEMEDICINE|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO|UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER |UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
SB 63
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 76
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|GRID SECURITY COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Electric
SB 188
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
AUDITOR, STATE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 446
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--School Districts|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees|STUDENT LOANS
SB 594
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of a business advisory council on disaster recovery and mitigation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
Business & Commerce--General|BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISASTER RECOVERY & MITIGATION|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 611
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS|PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES|PSYCHOLOGISTS|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS|SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 754
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
DNA|LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACT|LICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1003
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to promoting the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|Utilities--Electric
SB 1934
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COMPLETE COUNT COMMISSION|EVERY TEXAN COUNTS ACT|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2321
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to issues involving the administration or finances of state entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Aliens|Education--Higher--General|Labor--General|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2413
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Human Relations|Intergovernmental Relations|NATIVE AMERICANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 6
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Sexual Harassment Oversight Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SEXUAL HARASSMENT|SEXUAL HARASSMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 41
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General
SJR 52
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Congress|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT
SJR 56
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 134
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 138
85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Budget
HB 369
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Elections--General|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1421
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding inmate grievances.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
AUDITOR, STATE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1676
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the capital appellate defense committee and the office of capital appellate defender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
CAPITAL APPELLATE DEFENDER, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1839
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the submission of a report by certain entities identifying spending reduction measures.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2137
85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to an interstate compact on border security, immigration enforcement, and refugee resettlement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Aliens|BORDER|Governor|IMMIGRATION LAW|Intergovernmental Relations|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2750
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--School Districts|LOANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees|STUDENT LOANS
HB 4009
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the creation of the Texas Slavery and Segregation Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Human Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|SLAVERY & SEGREGATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HJR 32
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Elections--General|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 55
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|EL PASO COUNTY|GAMBLING|Governor|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|POLK COUNTY|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 74
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 135
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the submission of a report by certain entities identifying spending reduction measures.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 485
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
AUDITOR, STATE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 514
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and refugee resettlement; authorizing fines and fees.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Aliens|BORDER|Governor|INTERSTATE BORDER SECURITY & REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 589
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT|Governor|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PHYSICIANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1060
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--School Districts|LOANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees|STUDENT LOANS
SB 1983
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Texas Urban Agricultural Innovation Authority.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|URBAN AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION AUTHORITY, TEXAS
SB 2144
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 191
85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 200
85-1 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 295
85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to establishing the Texas Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of climate change in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Environment--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION ACT|TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION
HB 351
85-1 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the creation of a commission to evaluate the potential continuation of additional state aid for tax reduction and recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|Legislature|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 357
85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to requiring a school district to give notice to new classroom teachers of the ability to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|LOANS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees|STUDENT LOANS
SB 16
85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Record vote
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 69
85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of a commission to evaluate the effect on school districts of the loss of additional state aid for tax reduction and recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
Filed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--School District
SB 96
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2017
HB 26
84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, creation of the Economic Incentive Oversight Board and the governor's university research initiative, abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS|ECONOMIC INCENTIVE OVERSIGHT BOARD|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 48
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 236
84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Budget
HB 427
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Elections--General|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 607
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION
HB 867
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women
HB 1071
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--General|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|PALLIATIVE CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVISORY COUNCIL|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|PHYSICIANS|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 1188
84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study and make recommendations regarding early childhood education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Human Services--Child Services|Interim Studies|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1404
84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of a committee to evaluate special education services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Interim Studies|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1450
84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to creating the Texas Border Security Division.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
BORDER|BORDER SECURITY DIVISION, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RANGERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2078
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation and duties of the Global Climate Change Commission.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
Environment--General|GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2222
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|FRAUD|Insurance--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees|State Officers|Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2373
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Weapons
HB 2497
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a compact with other states regarding the licensure of emergency medical services personnel and the authority of those personnel to perform job duties in this state and other states.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Electronic Information Systems|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Intergovernmental Relations|INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR EMS PERSONNEL PRACTICE|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2498
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to a compact with other states regarding the licensure of emergency medical services personnel and the authority of those personnel to perform job duties in this state and other states.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
Electronic Information Systems|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Intergovernmental Relations|INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR EMS PERSONNEL PRACTICE|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2565
84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
COMMISSION TO STUDY CERTAIN PENAL LAWS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2614
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Governor|Law Enforcement|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2951
84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION
HB 3125
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to the newly created State Property Tax Board.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3189
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the functions and duties of the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills|UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 3271
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a deer management program commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Animals|DEER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3303
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Office of the Independent Oversight Ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3746
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the study of public education performance.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3963
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to establishment and functions of the Animal Welfare Commission.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
ANIMAL WELFARE COMMISSION|Animals|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4028
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a new system for student assessment and public school accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NEXT GENERATION ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 40
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GREYHOUND RACING|GULF OF MEXICO|HORSE RACING|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 49
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Elections--General|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 122
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 80
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a periodic review of state and local tax preferences.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General
SB 81
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a commission to examine and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 204
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
Aging|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER RESTRUCTURING COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 213
84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the functions and duties of the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Withdrawn from schedule
Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills|UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 277
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to certain health-related and other task forces and advisory committees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW BOARD|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH CARE QUALITY & EFFICIENCY, TEXAS INSTITUTE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|TEXAS NONPROFIT COUNCIL
SB 388
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Suicide Prevention.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Health--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|SUICIDE
SB 404
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to requiring state agencies to identify spending reduction measures.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 770
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
CRIMINAL & JUVENILE JUSTICE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Criminal Procedure--General|Minors--Juvenile Justice|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 868
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General
SB 908
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishment and functions of the Animal Welfare Commission.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
ANIMAL WELFARE COMMISSION|Animals|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1068
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION
SB 1180
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 1200
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend a new system for student assessment and public school accountability.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NEXT GENERATION ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1215
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a study of the feasibility and benefits to this state of abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to an independent agency.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE PROPERTY TAX BOARD|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1252
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Record vote
Aliens|BORDER|Governor|INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR BORDER SECURITY|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2001
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Co-author authorized
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women
SB 2051
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the study of public education performance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 31
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands, and reducing the number of illegal gambling machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 24
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the appointment and duties of and the funding for a policy director for the prevention of driving while intoxicated; imposing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Governor|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 145
83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Elections--General|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 166
83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 295
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DROWSY DRIVING STUDY COMMISSION|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Safety|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 384
83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Council to study and make recommendations concerning expanded learning opportunities for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 724
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study unclaimed land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Mines & Mineral Resources|ROYALTIES|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|UNCLAIMED MINERAL PROCEEDS COMMISSION
HB 990
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of a sentencing policy, accountability, and review council to develop means to assess the effect of sentencing practices and policies on state correctional resources and improve the efficiency of the state criminal justice system, to develop a plan regarding the prosecution of certain child offenders, and to review certain penal laws.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SENTENCING POLICY, ACCOUNTABILITY, & REVIEW COUNCIL, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1189
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--Development|Water--General
HB 1286
83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the designation of a state trade representative.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Officers
HB 1556
83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a periodic review of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PERIODIC TAX PREFERENCE REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General
HB 1633
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to creating an advisory committee to study child abuse and neglect fatalities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
CHILD ABUSE|ELIMINATE CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT FATALITIES, COMMISSION TO|Family--Child Protection|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Health & Safety|PROTECT OUR KIDS COMMISSION|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1930
83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Budget
HB 1959
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the retirement of certain state debt.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEBT|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2050
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Governor|GUN VIOLENCE, TEXAS TASK FORCE ON|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Weapons
HB 2205
83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the establishment of the Alamo Historic District Commission.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Committee report sent to Calendars
ALAMO HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION|ALAMO MUSEUM DISTRICT COMMISSION|ALAMO, THE|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2603
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2734
83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of the Texas State Jail Committee to study and make recommendations concerning the state jail system.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2804
83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state.
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT
HB 2891
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to duties of the comptroller's office regarding state-owned intellectual property and commercial equity.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3045
83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General
HB 3144
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to establishment of the Public Charter School Authority.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3212
83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Red River Boundary Compact and the creation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
RED RIVER BOUNDARY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General
HB 3586
83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation of the Accessible Learning Materials Council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ACCESSIBLE LEARNING MATERIALS COUNCIL|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 3587
83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|TEXAS EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
HB 3790
83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to creation of the Judicial Branch Certification Commission and the consolidation of judicial profession regulation; imposing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS|Courts--Personnel|GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|LICENSED COURT INTERPRETER ADVISORY BOARD|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROCESS SERVER REVIEW BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT
HJR 38
83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Elections--General|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 47
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 116
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 117
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|INDIAN GAMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Legislature|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to certain charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZING AUTHORITY|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 84
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE, TEXAS|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Health--Children's Insurance|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 89
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
SB 104
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 140
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General
SB 503
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Council to study and make recommendations concerning expanded learning opportunities for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 729
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 802
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|FOUNDATION REPAIR ADVISORY BOARD|FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ACT|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 966
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to creation of the Judicial Branch Certification Commission and the consolidation of judicial profession regulation; imposing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS|Courts--Personnel|GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|LICENSED COURT INTERPRETER ADVISORY BOARD|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROCESS SERVER REVIEW BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT
SB 1168
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--Development|Water--General
SB 1587
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishment of the Texas Early Learning Council.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|TEXAS EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
SB 1722
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to reforming the electoral process; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
BIPARTISAN ELECTION COMMISSION|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1784
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishing the Texas Landowner Ombudsman office in the General Land Office.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 6
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GREYHOUND RACING|GULF OF MEXICO|HORSE RACING|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General|VIDEO LOTTERY
SJR 38
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the state infrastructure fund and board to provide financial assistance for certain projects related to economic development infrastructure and for the transfer to the fund of money from the economic stabilization fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--General
HB 59
83-1 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent the wrongful convictions of indigent defendants and to identify other related errors and defects in the criminal process.
Filed
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 102
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the appointment and duties of and the funding for an executive commissioner for the prevention of driving while intoxicated.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 115
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Motion to reconsider spread on the Journal
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
HB 236
82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the sex offender civil commitment program and to the creation of a state agency to perform the functions relating to the sex offender civil commitment program that are currently performed by the Council on Sex Offender Treatment.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|OFFICE OF VIOLENT SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT|SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 636
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Connector.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH INSURANCE CONNECTOR, TEXAS|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 773
82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to creating an energy efficiency council to coordinate administration of energy efficiency programs.
House: Energy Resources
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL|Energy--Conservation|Energy--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 1140
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation of the Permanent School Fund Management Council to manage the permanent school fund; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1308
82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a periodic review of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|PERIODIC TAX PREFERENCE REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General
HB 1430
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Elections--General|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1470
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Texas State Civilian Complaint Review Board to investigate certain allegations of peace officer misconduct.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in subcommittee
Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1641
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas and to a moratorium on executions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
HB 1654
82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
DROWSY DRIVING STUDY COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1840
82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation and functions of the Texas Grain Producer Indemnity Board.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|GRAIN PRODUCER INDEMNITY FUND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1912
82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to transferring the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to the Office of Rural Affairs within the Department of Agriculture and abolishing the board of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS|OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE|RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1915
82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and transferring the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Texas Juvenile Justice Department and to the functions of the independent ombudsman that serves the department.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
Juvenile Boards & Officers|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills|YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2017
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY|MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2448
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the creation of offices of inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Education Agency; providing penalties.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FRAUD|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees|TEXAS INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2455
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the practice of integrative medicine; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE|Health Care Providers|INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, TEXAS BOARD OF|LICENSED INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PRACTITIONER ACT|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2530
82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing a penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ACT|FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2536
82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission and the residential placement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION
HB 2543
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the licensing and regulation of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying by the Texas Board of Professional Services, the deregulation of interior design, and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|INTERIOR DESIGNERS|LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF|PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, TEXAS BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SURVEYORS
HB 2636
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a council to study neonatal intensive care units.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT COMMISSION|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2757
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Aliens|IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|IMMIGRATION LAW|MEXICO|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT
HB 3106
82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the abolition of the Railroad Commission of Texas, the creation of the Texas Oil and Gas Commission, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the railroad commission to the oil and gas commission.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills|Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3237
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
No action taken in committee
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women
HB 3426
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the creation of the Texas Department of Health Professions to regulate certain health professions, the transfer of certain powers and duties to the department, and the abolishment of certain state agencies and other licensing entities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS|CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|Health Care Providers|HEALTH PROFESSIONS BOARD|HEALTH PROFESSIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS|PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD|VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 3503
82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the creation of the Texas Fiscal Stability Commission.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FISCAL STABILITY COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3575
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3576
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land and by licensed operators at horse and greyhound racetracks and licensed locations; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GREYHOUND RACING|HORSE RACING|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3617
82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to abolishing the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, the Commission on Jail Standards, and the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education and transferring certain of the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Public Safety Licensing Commission.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON|PUBLIC SAFETY LICENSING COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 28
82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 85
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Permanent School Fund Management Council to assume the duty of the State Board of Education to manage the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 95
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Elections--General|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 112
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating casino games and slot machines by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the property tax relief fund and additional financial aid for higher education students.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 151
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 152
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land and by licensed operators at horse and greyhound racetracks and licensed locations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GREYHOUND RACING|HORSE RACING|INDIAN GAMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 34
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Transferred to Calendars Committee
Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Women
SB 166
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the sex offender civil commitment program and to the creation of a state agency to perform the functions relating to the sex offender civil commitment program that are currently performed by the Council on Sex Offender Treatment.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|OFFICE OF VIOLENT SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT|SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 170
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of powers and duties among agencies in this state that provide representation to indigent defendants in criminal cases and to the reorganization of funding sources for indigent defense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
Criminal Procedure--General|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 196
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Redistricting, Select
Not again placed on intent calendar
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 347
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
Business & Commerce--General|Energy--Conservation|Environment--Air|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS, TEXAS CENTER FOR
SB 614
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission and the residential placement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION
SB 653
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and transferring the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Texas Juvenile Justice Department and to the functions of the independent ombudsman that serves the department.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
See remarks for effective date
Juvenile Boards & Officers|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills|YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 655
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Government Organization
House appoints conferees-reported
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills|Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1051
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a periodic review of state and local tax preferences.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|PERIODIC TAX PREFERENCE REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General
SB 1080
82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to transferring the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to the Office of Rural Affairs within the Department of Agriculture and abolishing the board of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS|OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE|RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1232
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation of the grain producer indemnity fund.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|GRAIN PRODUCER INDEMNITY FUND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1340
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the Energy Efficiency Council and to statewide energy efficiency; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL|Energy--Conservation|Environment--General|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY|Utilities--General
SB 1399
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Legler, Ken
Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report distributed
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ACT|FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1401
82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY|MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1824
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of title insurance; providing criminal and administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TITLE INSURANCE DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE|TITLE INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 1835
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SJR 34
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating casino games and slot machines by licensed operators and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the property tax relief fund and additional financial aid for higher education students.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 104
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
Congress|Elections--General|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 134
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
PROPERTY APPRAISAL, OFFICE OF|PROPERTY TAX PUBLIC COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 186
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development and Hispanic Studies.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HISPANIC STUDIES, BUREAU OF|Human Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 233
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to establish and recommend qualifications for certain health care translators and interpreters.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|QUALIFICATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE TRANSLATORS & INTPRET, ADV CO|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 286
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the appointment and duties of and the funding for an executive commissioner for the prevention of driving while intoxicated.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 498
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of an advisory panel to assist with a study regarding the prevention of wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|TIMOTHY COLE INNOCENCE COMMISSION
HB 499
81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 553
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the establishment of the office of criminal and juvenile justice ombudsman.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
CRIMINAL & JUVENILE JUSTICE OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 639
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Persons--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE|LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON|PROSTITUTION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 646
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the participation of this state in the Southern High-Speed Rail Compact.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
SOUTHERN HIGH-SPEED RAIL COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Transportation--Railroads
HB 788
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
HB 795
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Human Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 865
81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
Agriculture|INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Parks & Wildlife--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General
HB 877
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
HB 913
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas and to a moratorium on executions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
HB 1235
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Legislative Education Board and transferring to the Legislative Education Board the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education and certain functions of the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1402
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a periodic review of state and local taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
LEGISLATIVE TAX REVIEW COMMITTEE, JOINT|PERIODIC TAX REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON |State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--State
HB 1549
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the creation, organization, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
COMMISSIONER, MOTOR VEHICLES|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1578
81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the establishment of a medical reinsurance system and to certain insurance reforms necessary to the efficient operation of that system; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Public Employees|Insurance--Reform|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS MEDICAL REINSURANCE SYSTEM
HB 1646
81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEPLOYMENT, OFFICE OF|Energy--Conservation|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Electric
HB 1724
81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino and slot gaming in this state, the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, and the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--State
HB 1815
81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the creation of a state agency to facilitate public-private partnerships to plan and take action regarding governmental projects.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS PARTNERSHIPS
HB 2037
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Permanent School Fund Management Council to manage the permanent school fund; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2162
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Reentry Policy Task Force to review corrections policies, programs, and procedures for inmates released into the community.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|REENTRY POLICY TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2905
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the office of inspector general for the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2942
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Relating to accountability and transparency in government operations, including disclosure, oversight, and enforcement measures; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
AUDITOR, STATE|FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY OFFICE, TEXAS|INTERNET|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY BOARD|LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY|RECOVERY ACT ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD|STATE ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2009
HB 3097
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the creation, organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, including the transfer of certain duties to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and to the regulation of certain franchised motor vehicle dealers; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Common Carriers|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS USED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS RECYCLING ACT|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3180
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of commercial dog and cat breeders and the regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Animals|COMMERCIAL DOG & CAT BREEDERS & DEALERS ACT|DOG & CAT BREEDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3241
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to economic development in the state by creating economic development opportunities in counties that contain colonias and by developing the workforce by increasing adult literacy rates.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
COLONIAS|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Housing--Rural|Labor--Workforce Development|Legislature|LITERACY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS COLONIA COUNTIES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COMMISSION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3259
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Council on Children and Families and the Children's Behavioral Health Council.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNCIL|COUNCIL ON CHILDREN & FAMILIES|Human Services--Child Services|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3278
81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the creation, organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Vehicles; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3395
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the establishment of the Transportation Legislative Oversight Committee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3689
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the functions and continuation of the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and to the functions of the Office of Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Youth Commission.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
Juvenile Boards & Officers|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|JUVENILE JUSTICE POLICY COORDINATING COUNCIL|JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills|YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 3946
81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to establishing the office of property owners' association ombudsman.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
Property Interests--Property Owners Association|PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4067
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development of the Border Region.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Returned from the House for further action
BORDER|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE BORDER REGION, BUREAU FOR|GIFTS & DONATIONS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4178
81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the creation of the Reentry Policy Council to review corrections policies, programs, and procedures for inmates released into the community.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS|REENTRY POLICY COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4238
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to establishing a state master plan for closing academic achievement gaps in public primary and secondary education.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE MASTER PLAN FOR CLOSING THE GAPS IN PUBLIC EDUC, SEL C
HB 4263
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of the Texas Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
RECOVERY ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4345
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
Business & Commerce--General|Energy--Conservation|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS, TEXAS CENTER FOR
HB 4373
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the independent office of consumer affairs for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4571
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to a statewide electronic health records bank.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Electronic Information Systems|Health Care Providers|HEALTH RECORDS BOARD|Health--General|MEDICAL RECORDS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4652
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to issues affecting the region adjacent and within 100 kilometers of the international border with Mexico.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
BORDER|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE BORDER REGION, BUREAU FOR|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 19
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
Congress|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 77
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Permanent School Fund Management Council to assume the duty of the State Board of Education to manage the permanent school fund and to allow the School Land Board to transfer funds from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 89
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|CHILD ABUSE|Crimes--Against Persons--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE|LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON|PROSTITUTION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 115
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
SB 160
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Human Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 266
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the review of information technology systems used by a state agency for compatibility with open standards.
Senate: Government Organization
Received from the Senate
CLIENT INFORMATION INTERCHANGE STANDARDS COMMITTEE|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 315
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 341
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 395
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to creation of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|NUTRITION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 482
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Human Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 608
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
Business & Commerce--General|Energy--Conservation|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS, TEXAS CENTER FOR
SB 621
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
County Government--General|COUNTY PARK BEAUTIFICATION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 626
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation, organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Vehicles; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 664
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment and operation of a public building mapping information system.
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|PUBLIC BUILDING MAPPING INFORMATION SYSTEM COMMITTEE|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 691
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
Agriculture|INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Parks & Wildlife--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General
SB 775
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of clinical laboratory science professionals; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD|CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PRACTICE ACT|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1020
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and transferring the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Texas Juvenile Justice Department and to the functions of the independent ombudsman for the Texas Youth Commission.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
Juvenile Boards & Officers|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills|YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 1084
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino and slot gaming in this state, the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, and the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--State
SB 1230
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Legislative Committee on Aging and other initiatives relating to the aging population of this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
Aging|AGING, LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1407
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of the State Developmental Center Evaluation Authority and the residential placement of individuals with mental retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER EVALUATION AUTHORITY
SB 1509
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the Correctional Facility Capacity Commission.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY CAPACITY COMMISSION|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1646
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Council on Children and Families.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNCIL|COUNCIL ON CHILDREN & FAMILIES|Human Services--Child Services|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1910
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of commercial dog and cat breeders and the regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Animals|COMMERCIAL DOG & CAT BREEDERS & DEALERS ACT|DOG & CAT BREEDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1973
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation and duties of the state energy savings performance contract advisory council.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--Conservation|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2004
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a statewide electronic health records bank.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Electronic Information Systems|Health Care Providers|HEALTH RECORDS BOARD|Health--General|MEDICAL RECORDS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2021
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to creating the Texas Early Learning Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Day Care|Human Services--Child Services|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
SB 2150
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the creation of a commission to study the practices and procedures of the Texas Legislature.
Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
Governor|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VISION 2040 STUDY COMMISSION
SB 2280
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the Reentry Policy Council to review corrections policies, programs, and procedures for inmates released into the community.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Governor|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS|REENTRY POLICY COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2383
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to universal health coverage for Texans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HEALTH CARE PREMIUM COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|HEALTH COVERAGE AGENCY, TEXAS|Health--General|Hospitals|Insurance--Health & Accident|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2534
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the creation of an interagency task force on economic growth and endangered species; providing information and direction regarding endangered species issues in certain areas of the state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
Animals|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Environment--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SR 1107
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 300.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 14
80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reorganizing certain state institutions that provide financing for cancer research, including creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, and information about certain cancer treatments; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
BONDS|CANCER|CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS|CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS|CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LICENSE PLATES|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 36
80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to a periodic review of state and local taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
PERIODIC TAX REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills|TAX REVIEW COMMITTEE, JOINT LEGISLATIVE|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--State
HB 112
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
Congress|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 662
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the coordination, improvement, and funding of certain programs and services for the prevention of and early intervention in child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES, INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL|CHILD ABUSE|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Family--Parent & Child|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 668
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the office of inspector general.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
Health--General|INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 756
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the Commission for Affordable and Accessible Health Benefit Plan Coverage.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN COVERAGE, COMMIS|Insurance--Health & Accident|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 809
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas and to a moratorium on executions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
HB 898
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the creation of the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 921
80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, DianneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the sharing of information among state agencies.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
CLIENT INFORMATION INTERCHANGE STANDARDS COMMITTEE|Electronic Information Systems|HEALTH CARE POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Human Services--Medical Assistance|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1066
80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to health information technology and the creation of the Texas Health Services Authority.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
Electronic Information Systems|Health--General|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|MEDICAL RECORDS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
HB 1405
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of gambling activities in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Amusements, Games, Sports|COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION|Crimes--Against Morals|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GAMBLING|GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills|VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 1430
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development and Hispanic Studies.
House: Border & International Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HISPANIC STUDIES, BUREAU OF|Human Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1799
80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the appointment and duties of and the funding for an executive commissioner for the prevention of driving while intoxicated.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1879
80-0 (2007)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to a citizen trade policy commission and an office of trade development.
House: Border & International Affairs
Left pending in committee
CITIZEN TRADE POLICY COMMISSION|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Legislature|OFFICE OF TRADE DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2345
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of the Texas Organic Agricultural Industry Advisory Board.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
Agriculture|ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS|ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2692
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the creation of the Motor Vehicle Board and its powers and duties.
House: Transportation
Reported favorably as substituted
MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2733
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the creation of an office of state contract management by the attorney general.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS|CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2747
80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to appointing a commission to study and develop a recommended technical high school graduation program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
CAREER-ACADEMIC TRAINING AND STATEWIDE CURRICULUM COMMISSION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2776
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of the health and human services accountability legislative oversight committee.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ACCOUNTABILITY LEG. OVERSIGHT COMMIT|Human Services--General|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2803
80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, Juan
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2874
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to establishment of a state public school curriculum commission.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
CURRICULUM COMMISSION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2877
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the office of inspector general.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
Human Services--General|INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2939
80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the administration of agencies responsible for the regulation of, and workforce planning and policy development for, certain licensed health professions.
House: Government Reform
Reported favorably as substituted
Health Care Providers|HEALTH PROFESSIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3199
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of the Judicial Compensation Commission.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
Courts--General|JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3335
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of gaming and other gambling activities authorized by law in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Meeting cancelled
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GAMBLING|GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills|VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3351
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the operation of video lottery games for this state to provide additional money to fund governmental programs; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of casino gaming and other gambling activities in this state; making an appropriation; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Meeting cancelled
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GAMBLING|GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills|VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 3389
80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3442
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of the law enforcement integrity unit in the office of the attorney general.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3464
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to establishing an office of state statistician.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATISTICIAN, OFFICE OF STATE
HB 3745
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
HB 3777
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3950
80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Scope of Practice Review Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Health Care Providers|HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCOPE OF PRACTICE REVIEW COMMISSION|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|SCOPE OF PRACTICE REVIEW ACT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3996
80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
HJR 22
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
Congress|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 63
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at certain racetracks and on Indian lands to provide additional money to fund governmental programs.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 98
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games by licensed racetrack operators and certain Indian tribes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Meeting cancelled
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 99
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing video lottery games at certain racetracks and on Indian lands, authorizing the regulation of gaming to provide additional money to fund governmental programs, and regulating the locations at which gambling may be conducted in this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Meeting cancelled
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 100
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing video lottery games and casino gaming at certain racetracks, at certain tourist destination locations, and on Indian lands to provide additional money to fund governmental programs and regulating the locations at which gambling may be conducted in this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Meeting cancelled
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 40
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to electronic health information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Electronic Information Systems|Health--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 50
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to early childhood education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on Major State Calendar
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT, TX ADV COUNCIL|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 263
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
SB 383
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the sharing of information among state agencies.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
CLIENT INFORMATION INTERCHANGE STANDARDS COMMITTEE|Electronic Information Systems|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Human Services--Medical Assistance|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 750
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the creation of offices of inspectors general within certain state agencies.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Reform
FRAUD|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MANAGED CARE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF
SB 866
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Organic Agricultural Industry Advisory Board.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Agriculture|ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS|ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1055
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishing a commission to study and report on the projected need for faculty at public and private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
COMMISSION TO STUDY & REPORT ON PROJECTED NEED FOR FACULTY|Education--Higher--Faculty|Education--Higher--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1068
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1121
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the law enforcement integrity unit in the office of the attorney general.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1190
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the establishment of a commission on state government spending to address waste, fraud, and abuse in state agency operations.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
COMMISSION ON STATE GOVERNMENT SPENDING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1292
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reorganizing certain state institutions that provide financing for cancer research, including creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
BONDS|CANCER|CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS|CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS|CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LICENSE PLATES|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1359
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing taxes; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & GAMING CONTROL ACT, TEXAS|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--State
SB 1457
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the establishment of a strategy for reducing child abuse and neglect and improving child welfare.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
CHILD ABUSE|Family--Child Protection|Human Services--Child Services|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1629
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of a foster care youth advisory council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
FOSTER CARE|FOSTER CARE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1741
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the creation of a state agency to perform the functions relating to the sex offender civil commitment program that are currently performed by the Council on Sex Offender Treatment.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|OFFICE OF VIOLENT SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1803
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to establishing an office of state statistician.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATISTICIAN, OFFICE OF STATE
SB 1907
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the administration of agencies responsible for the regulation of, and workforce planning and policy development for, certain licensed health professions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Health Care Providers|HEALTH PROFESSIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1911
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to universal health coverage for Texans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HEALTH COVERAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE|HEALTH COVERAGE AGENCY, TEXAS|Health--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1919
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to establishing a commission to study and report on the allocation of state resources for medical education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
ALLOCATION OF STATE RESOURCES FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION, COMMISS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 41
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a commission on state government spending to address waste, fraud, and abuse in state agency operations.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
COMMISSION ON STATE GOVERNMENT SPENDING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 9
79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of gaming in this state; appropriating money; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LOTTERIES|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 432
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas and to a moratorium on executions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
HB 493
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
HB 618
79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
HB 955
79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of financial businesses and practices; providing civil penalties.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|SAVINGS & LOAN DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1064
79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to creating the Governor's Health Care Coordinating Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
GOVERNOR'S HEALTH CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL|Health--General|PHARMACEUTICALS BULK PURCHASING, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|Purchasing--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1169
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to an international trade council.
House: Border & International Affairs
Left pending in committee
Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones|Business & Commerce--General|INTERNATIONAL TRADE COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1337
79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing taxes; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Amusements, Games, Sports|CASINO COMMISSION, TEXAS|Crimes--Against Morals|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & GAMING CONTROL ACT, TEXAS|GAMBLING|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1353
79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to creation and operation of a guaranty fund for certain groups certified to self insure for workers' compensation insurance coverage and to service companies that administer the guaranty fund.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
Labor--Workers' Compensation|SELF-INSURANCE GROUP BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1486
79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of a cervical cancer task force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
CANCER|CERVICAL CANCER TASK FORCE|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1685
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of an interagency coordinating council for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES, INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Family--Parent & Child|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1966
79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an interagency task force to address the impact of globalization on this state.
House: Border & International Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2160
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the Texas Energy Education Council; authorizing the imposition of an assessment on producers of oil, gas, and condensate.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
ENERGY EDUCATION COUNCIL, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 2170
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Subcommittee members named
Congress|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2676
79-0 (2005)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Subcommittee members named
Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2752
79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Subcommittee members named
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2854
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an office of inspector general at certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2869
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3094
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Planning Council.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
ENERGY PLANNING COUNCIL, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS ENERGY PLANNING COUNCIL ACT
HB 3129
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the creation of a driver safety program for holders of provisional driver's licenses.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
Education--Driver Education & Training|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Appropriations|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3345
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the creation of the Texas Homefront Heroes program.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Day Care|Education--General|Health--General|Human Services--Direct Assistance|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3364
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the creation of a Civilian Oversight Commission and local district complaint offices; providing penalties.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3368
79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to establishing a State Emergency Medical Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMISSION
HJR 5
79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games and the operation of other games of chance to supplement the video lottery games at certain horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian lands.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 64
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
House: Redistricting
Subcommittee members named
Congress|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 78
79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state and authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at racetracks and on Indian lands.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 83
79-0 (2005)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
House: Redistricting
Subcommittee members named
LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 93
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 223
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
SB 544
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
SB 1033
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the powers and duties of the Criminal Justice Advisory Council.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION
SB 1263
79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to ensure the quality of forensic science.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|FORENSIC TESTING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1404
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1512
79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the use and management of surface water resources and regional water planning.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS COMMISSION|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STUDY COMMISSION ON WATER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS|Water--Development|Water--General
SB 1531
79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to requiring a contractor or subcontractor to provide health insurance to its employees to participate in certain state contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Insurance--Health & Accident|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1634
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Texas Energy Education Council; authorizing the imposition of an assessment on producers of oil, gas, and condensate.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
ENERGY EDUCATION COUNCIL, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 1651
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to an office of inspector general at certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Referred to State Affairs
INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT, TEXAS|INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1713
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the creation of a study commission on transportation financing.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STUDY COMMISSION ON TRANSPORTATION FINANCING|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1744
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of the Texas-Mexico Strategic Investment Commission.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to Border and International Affairs
BORDER|Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & COMMERCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS-MEXICO STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COMMISSION
SJR 32
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of video lottery games by certain Indian tribes on Indian lands.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 40
79-1 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the management of the water resources of the state, including the protection of instream flows and freshwater inflows.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--Rights
HB 58
79-1 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to authorizing the operation of video lottery games on behalf of this state to provide additional money to fund public education and other governmental programs; the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming and Boxing Commission; the powers and duties of the Texas Lottery Commission, the Texas Racing Commission, and the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other gambling activities in this state; appropriating money; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMING & BOXING COMMISSION, TEXAS|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 86
79-1 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the use of the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 18
79-1 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at certain racetracks and on Indian lands to provide additional money to fund public education and other governmental programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 15
79-1 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the management of the water resources of the state, including the protection of instream flows and freshwater inflows.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS COMMISSION|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--Rights
SJR 7
79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing casino gaming and requiring creation of a Texas Gaming Commission to regulate gaming and casino-based development projects in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|Constitutional Revision|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 18
79-2 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 357
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas and to a moratorium on executions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
HB 486
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the establishment and operation of a state-owned casino in Harris County; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|CASINO COMMISSION, TEXAS|GAMBLING|HARRIS COUNTY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 580
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the abolition of the University Interscholastic League and the establishment of the Texas Schoolchildren's Academic and Athletic Commission.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|SCHOOLCHILDREN'S ACADEMIC & ATHLETIC COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 730
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to residential construction, including certain warranties, building and performance standards, and dispute resolution; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property|RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION ACT
HB 866
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
HB 1403
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Relating to the regulation of barbers and cosmetologists by the Texas Commission on Barbering and Cosmetology and the abolition of the State Board of Barber Examiners and the Texas Cosmetology Commission.
House: Government Reform
Considered in Calendars
BARBER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF|BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|COSMETOLOGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills
HB 1487
78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain electricians; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
ELECTRICAL LICENSING BOARD, TEXAS|ELECTRICAL SAFETY & LICENSING ADVISORY BOARD|ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS ELECTRICAL SAFETY & ELECTRICIAN LICENSING ACT
HB 1490
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the development and implementation of a statewide suicide prevention plan under the direction of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUICIDE|SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL
HB 1495
78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the registration of homebuilders.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|HOMEBUILDER COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOMEBUILDER REGISTRATION ACT|Housing--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1521
78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Relating to economic development, strategic planning, and other issues regarding military facilities, and the merger of certain state agencies with military responsibilities; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
BONDS|DEFENSE, AVIATION, & SPACE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS ACT|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STRATEGIC MILITARY PLANNING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1745
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the designation of the poet laureate, state musician, and state artists.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Arts & Humanities|ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE|POET LAUREATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Symbols|TEXAS STATE ARTIST|TEXAS STATE MUSICIAN
HB 1814
78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
AGING, DEPARTMENT ON|ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|CHILDREN & FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT FOR|DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT FOR|HEALTH CARE INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--General|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, DEPARTMENT FOR|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2019
78-0 (2003)
Author: Griggs, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of a state advisory council with authority to promote research, education, treatment, and support activities related to persons with traumatic brain injuries.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 2034
78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the creation of a statewide sports commission.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
Amusements, Games, Sports|Economic & Industrial Development--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATEWIDE SPORTS COMMISSION
HB 2136
78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 2292
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES COUNCIL|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AGING, COMMUNITY, DISABILITY & LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, DEPT|AGING, COMMUNITY, DISABILITY, & LONG-TERM CARE COUNCIL|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES COUNCIL|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|CHILD HEALTH PLAN|COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL|HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--Children's Insurance|Health--General|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Nursing Homes|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2523
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the oversight of state programs supporting community justice assistance and supporting probation services for juvenile and adult offenders.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|MANDATORY SUPERVISION|PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2596
78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the abolishment of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--General
HB 2750
78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation and funding of the child support oversight council.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
CHILD SUPPORT OVERSIGHT COUNCIL|Family--Child Support|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2834
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the licensing and regulation of surgical technologists; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS|SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS, BOARD OF
HB 2848
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to transferring power and authority over railroads from the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Department of Transportation and renaming the Railroad Commission of Texas as the Texas Energy Commission.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS ENERGY COMMISSION|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Railroads
HB 3049
78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the consolidation of certain state agencies having general governmental functions, including functions regarding information resources, purchasing, and building and space acquisition and management.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS|STATE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGENCY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills
HB 3181
78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the creation of the Commission for State Health Expenditures.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
COMMISSION FOR STATE HEALTH CARE EXPENDITURES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3340
78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to permitting of water rights for instream uses by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STUDY COMMISSION ON WATER RIGHTS FOR INSTREAM USES|Water--Rights
HB 3368
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the Texas Energy Resource Council.
House: Energy Resources
No action taken in committee
ENERGY RESOURCE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3472
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Economic Development; to the transfer of its functions to the Governor's Economic Development Division; and to the creation of the Texas Office of Tourism and the consolidation of the tourism functions of certain state agencies.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|GOVERNOR'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TOURISM, TEXAS OFFICE OF
HCR 305
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, ArleneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2292.
Signed by the Governor
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES COUNCIL|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AGING, COMMUNITY, DISABILITY & LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, DEPT|AGING, COMMUNITY, DISABILITY, & LONG-TERM CARE COUNCIL|ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES COUNCIL|CHILD HEALTH PLAN|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL|HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--Children's Insurance|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Resolutions--Corrective|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 11
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to homeland security.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION COUNCIL|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 90
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 444
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
SB 500
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain electricians; providing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
ELECTRICAL LICENSING BOARD, TEXAS|ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS ELECTRICAL SAFETY & ELECTRICIAN LICENSING ACT
SB 517
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Border Strategic Investment Commission.
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Co-author authorized
BORDER|BORDER STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS|Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 652
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Relating to economic development, strategic planning, and other issues regarding military facilities, and the merger of certain state agencies with military responsibilities; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
BONDS|DEFENSE, AVIATION, & SPACE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS ACT|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STRATEGIC MILITARY PLANNING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 773
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the registration of homebuilders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|HOMEBUILDER COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOMEBUILDER REGISTRATION ACT|Housing--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 869
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to homeland security.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION COUNCIL|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1045
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 1048
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the abolition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas, the creation of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the public utility commission and the railroad commission to the energy and communications commission and other state agencies.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1374
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to public waters and provision for environmental flows by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STUDY COMMISSION ON WATER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS|STUDY COMMISSION ON WATER RIGHTS FOR INSTREAM USES|Water--Rights
SB 1421
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
AGING, DEPARTMENT ON|ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS|CHILDREN & FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT FOR|DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE|EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH, DEPARTMENT FOR|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--General|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, DEPARTMENT FOR|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|REHABILITATION COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1842
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation of an office of inspector general.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1894
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authorization and regulation of casino gambling and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; authorizing the imposition of gaming taxes for certain purposes including the establishment of scholarships for Texas students in public colleges and universities; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|SCHOLARSHIPS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP & GAMING CONTROL ACT
SJR 6
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 15
78-1 (2003)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the comptroller of public accounts relating to state administration of the property tax system to the State Board on Property Valuation or the commissioner of the State Board on Property Valuation, as applicable.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PROPERTY VALUATION, STATE BOARD ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--School District
HB 51
78-1 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the creation of a select committee to study prison privatization.
House: Government Reform Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|PRISON PRIVATIZATION, SELECT COMMITTEE ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 53
78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government; making appropriations.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|BICYCLES|BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Electronic Information Systems|Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Ethics|Governor|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Labor--Workers' Compensation|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD|LEGISLATIVE POLICY COUNCIL|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION|PERMITS|PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Retirement Systems--County & District|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD|State Employees|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Officers|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|Tourism|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 69
78-1 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the oversight of the management of the assets of certain state retirement systems.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OVERSIGHT BOARD|Retirement Systems--General|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 88
78-1 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 1
78-1 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 6
78-1 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 22
78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the organization, board membership, and functions of certain state agencies and to the transfer of certain functions to other state agencies; providing penalties.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Reform
AUDITOR, STATE|AUDITS & AUDITORS|Electronic Information Systems|Ethics|INTERNET|LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD|LEGISLATIVE POLICY COUNCIL|PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
SB 29
78-1 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to creating a Legislative Policy Council to perform policy analysis and related empirical analysis and research.
Senate: Government Organization
Committee report printed and distributed
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COUNCIL|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 48
78-1 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 2
78-1 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 49
78-2 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2
78-2 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
Filed
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 42
78-3 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the redistricting of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 7
78-3 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Congress|CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 7
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to creating the Office of Rural Community Affairs.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|Health--General|Health--Rural|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|PHYSICIANS|RURAL|RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STUDENT LOANS
HB 415
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the creation of the Texas Fair Drug Pricing Board; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS FAIR DRUG PRICING BOARD
HB 453
77-0 (2001)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the creation of the Agriculture Policy Board.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
Agriculture|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|RURAL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS AGRICULTURE POLICY BOARD
HB 578
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the creation of a commission and project to provide government services through a secure and uniform online system.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS ONLINE COMMISSION|TEXAS ONLINE PROJECT
HB 616
77-0 (2001)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Environment--General|OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 636
77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to sexual assault prevention and crisis services.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|SEXUAL ABUSE|SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVISORY COMMITTEE|SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & CRISIS SERVICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 720
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas and to a moratorium on executions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
HB 967
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disabilities, Persons with|ENSURING APPROPRIATE CARE/PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, ADV COM|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1012
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
GEOSCIENCE PRACTICE ACT, TEXAS|GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1183
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of surgical assistants; granting rulemaking authority; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SURGICAL ASSISTANTS|SURGICAL ASSISTANTS, BOARD OF
HB 1308
77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an office within the Health and Human Services Commission for coordinating the delivery of early childhood services. BE ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATION, OFFICE OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1977
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to creating the Tourism Coordinating Council.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Tourism|TOURISM COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 2259
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the designation and functions of a state demographer.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE DEMOGRAPHER
HB 2369
77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn | et. al.
Relating to state financing of the development and production of Texas biotechnological and biomedical products and small businesses; providing for the issuance of bonds.
House: Financial Institutions
Committee report sent to Calendars
BONDS|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Economic & Industrial Development--General|PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR BOARD|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2439
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Cain, David
Relating to uses of balances in the inaugural fund.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|INAUGURAL FUND ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2492
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the state employee incentive and productivity program.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
INCENTIVE & PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees
HB 2519
77-0 (2001)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain electricians; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
ELECTRICAL SAFETY & ELECTRICIAN LICENSING ACT|ELECTRICIAN LICENSING BOARD, TEXAS STATE|ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2523
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the powers and duties of the State Investment Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE INVESTMENT COMMISSION
HB 2542
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the advisory committee for the Center for Rural Health Initiatives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Health--Rural|RURAL|RURAL HEALTH INITIATIVE, CENTER FOR|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2584
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a commission to study geriatrics as a requisite for medical school graduation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
Aging|COMMISSION ON GERIATRICS STUDY REQUIREMENT FOR MEDICAL SCH|Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Interim Studies|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2773
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the Department of Information Resources' oversight of electronic projects.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3154
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment of an asthma and allergy research advisory committee in the Texas Department of Health.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Tagged
ASTHMA & ALLERGY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3348
77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the Texas Energy Resource Council; authorizing the imposition of an assessment on producers of oil, gas, and condensate.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
Energy--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCE BOARD|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCE COUNCIL
HB 3622
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Innocence Commission; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION ACT
HCR 297
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Sibley, David
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 7.
Signed by the Governor
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Health--General|Resolutions--Corrective|RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 69
77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to certain operations of state and local government.
House: Constitutional Revision, Select
Postponed
Constitutional Revision|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|SALARY COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Officers|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 74
77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the investment and management of the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT BOARD|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 86
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish the State Investment Commission, with authority to invest state funds.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE INVESTMENT COMMISSION
SB 147
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 187
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the creation of an authority and related projects and duties regarding government services provided through online systems.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS ONLINE COMMISSION|TEXAS ONLINE PROJECT|TEXASONLINE AUTHORITY
SB 195
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the Border Trade Advisory Committee.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
BORDER TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 212
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to abolishing the office of commissioner of education, creating the education commission, and transferring the powers and duties of the commissioner of education to the education commission.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
EDUCATION COMMISSION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 326
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the creation of an initiative unit to develop a Texas-Mexico Commerce and International Relations Coordinated Plan.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MEXICO|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS-MEXICO COMMERCE & INTERNATL RELATIONS COORDINATED PLAN
SB 349
77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Commission on 21st Century Colleges and Universities.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
COMMISSION ON 21ST CENTURY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES|Education--Higher--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 367
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
Disabilities, Persons with|ENSURING APPROPRIATE CARE/PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, ADV COM|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 405
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
GEOSCIENCE PRACTICE ACT, TEXAS|GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 428
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of an electronic grants management system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 430
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to certain safety programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE|INTERNET|Safety|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 656
77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the designation and functions of a state demographer.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/01
Redistricting|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE DEMOGRAPHER
SB 662
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to combining the office of public insurance counsel, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the office of public interest counsel of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission into a single independent office of public interest counsel; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Environment--General|Insurance--General|OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--General|Water--General
SB 665
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an office within the Health and Human Services Commission for coordinating the delivery of early childhood services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATION, OFFICE OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 680
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study capital punishment in Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Crimes--Capital Punishment|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT COMMISSION
SB 1063
77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to creating a task force to study the use of state office space.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|USE OF STATE PROPERTY, TASK FORCE ON
SB 1188
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an office of inspector general.
Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
AUDITS & AUDITORS|INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1557
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the licensing of certain residential contractors; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|REGULATORY BOARD FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1751
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the Texas Energy Resource Council.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
Energy--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCE BOARD|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCE COUNCIL
SB 1756
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to creating the Office of Rural Community Affairs.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|Health--General|Health--Rural|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|PHYSICIANS|RURAL|RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STUDENT LOANS
SB 1825
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to state energy policy and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Energy Policy Council.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
ENERGY POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Energy--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS ENERGY POLICY ACT
SB 1837
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation of the Texas Border Strategic Investment Commission; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
BORDER|BORDER STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STRATEGIC PLANS
SCR 53
77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Creating the Communities in Schools of Texas State Advisory Council.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF TEXAS STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL|COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF TEXAS, INCORPORATED|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 5
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to determine legislative and congressional districts and revising the constitutional redistricting provisions.
Senate: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 34
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SOIL SCIENTISTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS GEOSCIENCE PRACTICE ACT
HB 55
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the creation of a state agency to promote economic development in the region bordering the Rio Grande.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
BORDER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY|Economic & Industrial Development|RIO GRANDE VALLEY|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 235
76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Consumer Protection|Environment--General|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATURAL RESOURCE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General
HB 406
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to long-term care for public employees.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LONG-TERM CARE BOARD|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 526
76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the restructuring of the electric industry and to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
JOINT COMMITTEE ON ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Electric
HB 564
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a border commerce coordinator designated by the governor.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective immediately
BORDER|Business & Commerce--General|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 752
76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the regulation of the practice of naturopathic medicine; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
CONTINUING EDUCATION|Health Care Providers|NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE|NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS ACT|NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS BOARD|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 839
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the public school ethics curriculum committee.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Ethics|PUBLIC SCHOOL ETHICS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1088
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to the regulation of sociological practitioners; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
EXAMINERS OF SOCIOLOGISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SOCIOLOGICAL PRACTITIONERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1232
76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the creation of a single state board and a single commissioner to oversee and administer public and higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
EDUCATION, BOARD OF TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1311
76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the creation of the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke to develop a program to prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES & STROKE, COUNCIL ON|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1469
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to annexations by a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
City Government--Annexation|MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION, STUDY COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1549
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the operation of a business in the State of Texas.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1770
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the Texas Teaching Fellows Commission.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEACHING FELLOWS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1918
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the Texas Department of Transportation planning of multimodal and intermodal transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Withdrawn from intent calendar
Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2000
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the ratification of the Southern Dairy Compact; providing civil penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
Agriculture|MILK|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General
HB 2022
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, DomingoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the designation of a small business advocate to head the Office of Small Business Assistance.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Governor|SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2155
76-0 (1999)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas State Board of Mechanical Industries and the regulation of plumbing and mechanical laws and programs by that board; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOAR|IRRIGATORS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PLUMBING & MECHANICAL WORK, TEXAS BOARD OF|PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2244
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to coordination of transportation services provided to clients of health and human services agencies.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
COUNCIL ON COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION S|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2322
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to creation, powers, and duties of the Task Force on Educational Aides.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATIONAL AIDES, TASK FORCE ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2368
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the establishment and operation of state-owned casinos; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Amusements, Games, Sports|CASINO COMMISSION, TEXAS|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE CASINO ACT|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2411
76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the creation of the Health and Human Services Policy Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES POLICY COUNCIL|Health--General|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2599
76-0 (1999)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to prescribed burning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|BURNING & INCINERATORS|Environment--Air|Environment--General|Parks & Wildlife--General|PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2741
76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the creation of the State Claims Commission for certain contract claims.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION
HB 2836
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the establishment and duties of the position of public information advocate within the office of the attorney general.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Open Records|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees
HB 3283
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the creation of a state council with authority to promote research, education, treatment, and support activities related to persons with brain injuries.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS BRAIN INJURY COUNCIL
HB 3508
76-0 (1999)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to creating the Texas Commission on Spinal Cord Research.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|SPINAL CORD RESEARCH, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3730
76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
FRAUD|INSURANCE FRAUD PREVENTION AUTHORITY|Insurance--General|Insurance--Reform|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3737
76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Port Regionalization and Megaport Advisory Committee.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
PORT REGIONALIZATION & MEGAPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3754
76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to creation of the Charter School Commission.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION|CHARTER SCHOOLS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HCR 313
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, DomingoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a technical correction in H.B. No. 2022.
Signed by the Governor
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Governor|Resolutions--Corrective & Recall|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 71
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of the Judicial Compensation Commission.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 97
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to long-term care for public employees.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LONG-TERM CARE BOARD|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 129
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS|GEOSCIENTIST LICENSING ACT|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SOIL SCIENTISTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 146
76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the regulation of the practice of naturopathic medicine; providing penalties.
Senate: Health Services
Left pending in committee
CONTINUING EDUCATION|Health Care Providers|NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE|NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS ACT|NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS BOARD|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 495
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Defense Affairs and Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/99
DEFENSE AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STRATEGIC MILITARY PLANNING COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 552
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke to develop a program to prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES & STROKE, COUNCIL ON|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 670
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.
Relating to establishing a commission to study and make recommendations for revision of the Texas Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
Constitutional Revision|CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION, COMMITTEE ON|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills
SB 737
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the ratification of the Southern Dairy Compact; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c on Agriculture by President
Agriculture|MILK|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General
SB 756
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the Texas Teaching Fellows Commission.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEACHING FELLOWS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 811
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Participation in Education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS COMMISSION ON PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION
SB 904
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
Consumer Protection|Environment--General|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATURAL RESOURCE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General
SB 1014
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain contractors; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
CONTRACTOR LICENSING ADVISORY BOARD|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1079
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the duties of the office of the attorney general with regard to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Open Records|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees
SB 1597
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Commission on Men.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Health--General|MEN, COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1688
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the establishment and administration of the education endowment fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1697
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the formation of a commission to study issues relating to the consolidation of local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
City Government--General|County Government--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1805
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to creation, powers, and duties of the Task Force on Educational Aides.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATIONAL AIDES, TASK FORCE ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 10
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 27
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and to revise the constitutional redistricting provisions.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3
75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to establishing the Texas Healthy Kids Corporation and other other health benefit coverage to increase access to health care for children.
House: Public Health Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
Health--General|HEALTHY KIDS CORPORATION FUND, TEXAS|HEALTHY KIDS CORPORATION, TEXAS|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|Minors|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the development and management of the water resources of the state; providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
DROUGHT PLANNING AND MONITORING COMMITTEE|Environment--Water|GROUNDWATER DISTRICT LOAN ASSISTANCE FUND|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--General|Water--Rights
HB 12
75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the restructuring of the electric industry.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING, COUNCIL ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--General
HB 37
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of plastering contractors; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PLASTERING CONTRACTORS|PLASTERING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 66
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to unfunded state mandates on political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
Intergovernmental Relations|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP
HB 160
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to the Texas Workforce Commission on apprenticeship and job-training issues.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Labor--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 191
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to legislative review and gubernatorial suspension of certain rules of state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
AGENCY RULES REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Governor|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 232
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the Multiculturism Curriculum Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MULTICULTURISM CURRICULUM TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 408
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, George
Relating to the regulation of sociological practitioners; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SOCIOLOGICAL PRACTITIONERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF SOCIOLOGISTS
HB 436
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to a study project involving the use of computer networks in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
COMPUTERS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Interim Studies|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 443
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development and Hispanic Studies.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Economic & Industrial Development|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HISPANIC STUDIES, BUREAU OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 466
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the establishment and operation of a program to provide guardianship services to certain incapacitated adults.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
GUARDIANSHIP RESOURCE ADVISORY BOARD|Probate|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 514
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas child care fund.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
CHILD CARE FUND, TEXAS|Human Services--Child Services|Minors|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 518
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 595
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens.
House: Human Services
Subcommittee members named
Aging|Consumer Protection|INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 734
75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
Aging|Consumer Protection|INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 744
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of geologists and geophysicists; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on table subject to call in committee
GEOLOGIST & GEOPHYSICIST REGISTRATION ACT|GEOLOGIST AND GEOPHYSICISTS, BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF|GEOLOGISTS|GEOPHYSICISTS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 805
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to establishing policy boards for certain public institutions of higher education to assist in the governance of those institutions.
House: Higher Education
Committee report filed with Chief Clerk
Education--Higher--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 828
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to legislative review and gubernatorial suspension of certain rules of state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
AGENCY RULES REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 840
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the State Cemetery.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
Cemeteries|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE CEMETERY|STATE CEMETERY COMMITTEE
HB 876
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the application process for state loan and loan guaranty programs.
House: Financial Institutions
Laid on the table subject to call
Interim Studies|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 987
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the development of a quality-based system of reimbursing nursing facilities under the state Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Rules suspended
Human Services--Medical Assistance|Interim Studies|MEDICAID|Nursing Homes|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1072
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of retail stores.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Agriculture|Business & Commerce--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1083
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Human Resource Task Force and the streamlining of the organizational structures of state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HUMAN RESOURCE TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees
HB 1099
75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a rating system and consumer report cards for the comparison of health care plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|Interim Studies|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1191
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the Texas Education Policy Council and the Texas Education Coordinating Council.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
EDUCATION COORDINATING COUNCIL, TEXAS|EDUCATION POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1216
75-0 (1997)
Author: Edwards, Al | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth Cultural and Historical Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
EMANCIPATION JUNETEENTH CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMMN., TEXAS|Historic Preservation & Museums|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1263
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Guardianship Advisory Board and the establishment of local guardianship centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
GUARDIANSHIP ADVISORY BOARD|GUARDIANSHIP NETWORK COUNCIL|Probate|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1301
75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the oversight of the private sector prison industries program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|PRIVATE SECTOR PRISON INDUSTRIES OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1344
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to review of the termination of certain insurance agents; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
Insurance--Insurers & Agents|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1390
75-0 (1997)
Author: Serna, Gilbert
Relating to the regulation of homeopathic and integrated medicine.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1414
75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Community Reinvestment work group.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
Business & Commerce--General|COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT WORK GROUP|Economic & Industrial Development|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1428
75-0 (1997)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to the creation and operation of a commission to coordinate the celebration of the centennial of the discovery of the Spindletop Oil Field.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
Oil & Gas|SPINDLETOP CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1437
75-0 (1997)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an emergency telephone call box system for highway users in this state.
House: Transportation
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL BOX SYSTEM COMMITTEE|Highways|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1469
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, George
Relating to the creation of a panel with authority to approve the release of the state's interest in land in certain circumstances.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
Mines & Mineral Resources|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1511
75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration and allocation of Medicaid and other funds used to pay for graduate medical education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
Education--Higher--Health Institutions|MEDICAID|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1544
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; providing criminal penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC ADJUSTERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1550
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the juvenile justice system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
CENTER FOR THE STUDY & PREVENTION OF JUVENILE CRIME & DELIN.|Crimes--Juvenile|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1609
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prepare and implement a regional habitat conservation plan or habitat conservation plan or to enter into a conservation agreement.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
ENDANGERED SPECIES|Environment--General|Parks & Wildlife--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1643
75-0 (1997)
Author: Palmer, Sue
Relating to judicial review of state agency orders and decisions and of the validity of agency rules under the Administrative Procedure Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, COURT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1644
75-0 (1997)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technologists and other persons who perform radiologic procedures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1695
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, the provision of services to children and families, and suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Family--Parent & Child|Minors|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPT. OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STRATGEGIC TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE|Sunset Bills
HB 1781
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Relating to creating a governor's committee to study cost control in state government.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
Governor|GOVERNOR'S PRIVATE SECTOR COMT. ON COST CONTROL IN ST. GOVT.|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1812
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the preservation, management, and disposition of state records and other historical resources.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
Historic Preservation & Museums|Libraries|RECORDS MANAGEMENT INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1845
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, including the nonsubstantive codification of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 74th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
PROMOTING ADOPTION OF MINORITY CHILDREN, ADVISORY COMMITTEE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Statutory Revision
HB 1872
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the procedures that apply to an annexation by a home-rule municipality; providing penalties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
City Government--Annexation|MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1877
75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the recording of certain documents by electronic means and to the creation of an electronic recording advisory committee.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
ELECTRONIC RECORDING TASK FORCE|Open Records|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1930
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills|TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANNING GROUP
HB 1942
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creating the home and community personal attendant services program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1945
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of caseload standards for certain employees of the Texas Department of Human Services or the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
CASELOAD STANDARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--General|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPT. OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1954
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to declaring a temporary moratorium on annexation and establishing a commission to study annexation procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
City Government--Annexation|Interim Studies|MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION, STUDY COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2036
75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of child support enforcement duties from the Office of the Attorney General and the creation of the Texas Family Support Commission.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
ATTORNEY GENERAL|FAMILY SUPPORT COMMISSION, TEXAS|Family--Child Support|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2133
75-0 (1997)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the State Office of Risk Management and to provisions of workers' compensation insurance coverage for state employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
Labor--Health & Safety|Labor--Workers' Compensation|RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2135
75-0 (1997)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the regulation of wall and ceiling contractors; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WALL & CEILING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS STATE|WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS
HB 2219
75-0 (1997)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to lead poisoning screening and lead inspection and abatement requirements for certain facilities; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Day Care|Health--General|LEAD POISONING|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2223
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Rio Grande River Authority Commission.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
RIO GRANDE RIVER AUTHORITY COMMISSION|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2224
75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation of investigations of fraud in the provision of health and human services and other improvements in identifying and preventing fraud.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Health--General|Human Services--General|PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2295
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oakley, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION & SAFETY ACT|UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT|UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS|Utilities--General
HB 2312
75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the creation of the Small Business Advocacy Office within the Texas Department of Commerce.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF|SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2336
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the purchase of goods and services by the state and to purchasing services provided by the state to local governments.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VENDOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HB 2341
75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to certification of bail bondsmen by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
BAIL BONDSMAN ADVISORY COUNCIL|BAIL BONDSMEN|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|LICENSING AND REGULATION, DEPT. OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2362
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to annexations by a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
ANNEXATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE|City Government--Annexation|MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION, STUDY COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2364
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the oversight of recently completed annexations by certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Withdrawn from schedule
ANNEXATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE|City Government--Annexation|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2385
75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study of the state's health and human services needs.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES POLICY COUNCIL|Health--General|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2407
75-0 (1997)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the abolition of the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 2416
75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the creation of the Texas Real Estate Inspector Licensing Board and the regulation of real estate inspectors; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE INSPECTOR LICENSE ACT, TEXAS|REAL ESTATE INSPECTOR LICENSING BOARD, TEXAS|REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2417
75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to the registration of Reiki Practitioners; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE REIKI REGISTRY|Health--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|REIKI PRACTITIONER REGISTRY ACT|REIKI PRACTITIONERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2453
75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Commission on Military Forces in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
Military & Veterans|MILITARY FORCES IN TEXAS, ADVISORY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2471
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to establishing a center for the study and prevention of juvenile crime and delinquency at Prairie View A&M University.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Higher--General|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|JUVENILE CRIME & DEL., CENTER FOR THE STUDY & PREVENTION OF|Minors|PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2500
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to state agency loan and loan guarantee programs, the creation, administration, and operation of the Texas Economic Development Agency to administer state agency loan and loan guarantee programs and to engage in capital formation initiatives to further the state's economic and agricultural development goals, and to the abolition of the Texas Department of Commerce and the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF|Economic & Industrial Development|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2509
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program for the treatment of Alzheimer's patients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2517
75-0 (1997)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to audits and annual performance reports of junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
Education--Junior College Districts|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2574
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Affordable Housing Commission.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Housing|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2590
75-0 (1997)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the creation of the Texas At-Risk Youth Task Force.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
AT-RISK YOUTH TASK FORCE, TEXAS|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2596
75-0 (1997)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Texas Information and Referral Network providing information on health and human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Health--General|Human Services--General|INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS|INFORMATION & REFERRAL SYSTEM TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2619
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Board of Information Technology for the Blind and the accessibility of information technology by the blind.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
Disabilities, Persons with|INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BLIND, ADVISORY BOARD|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2691
75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
EAST TEXAS OIL FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Interim Studies|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2698
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to judicial efficiency.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
Courts--Administration|Courts--General|JUDICIAL COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2699
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and to the administration of certain of those functions by the Texas Department of Health.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
Crime Prevention|Crimes--Against Persons|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills
HB 2719
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to a study of the state tax structure and tax laws and the repeal of certain tax laws.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
Interim Studies|SELECT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--State
HB 2721
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the TexShare library consortium.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
Education--Higher--General|Libraries|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXSHARE LIBRARY CONSORTIUM ADVISORY BOARD
HB 2777
75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to eligibility determination and service delivery of health and human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
Health--General|Human Services--General|INTEGRATED ENROLLMENT SERVICES LEG. OVERSIGHT COMT., TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2782
75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the use of suitable state property for community gardens and farmers markets for the benefit of low-income and needy families.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Agriculture|COMMUNITY NUTRITION TASK FORCE, TEXAS|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2872
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to declaring a temporary moratorium on annexation and establishing a commission to study annexation procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
City Government--Annexation|Interim Studies|MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION, STUDY COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3067
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette
Relating to the operation of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and the Texas Housing Corporation.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
Housing|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3133
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to legislative oversight of an integrated delivery system for health and human services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
Health--General|Human Services--General|INTEGRATED ENROLLMENT SYSTEM LEG. OVERSIGHT COMMITEE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3211
75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide on child care.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
Day Care|INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3250
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to dog and cat sterilization and the issuance of Animal Friendly license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
ANIMAL FRIENDLY ACCOUNT|ANIMAL FRIENDLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Animals|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3258
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|MEDICAID MANAGED CARE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3265
75-0 (1997)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the regulation of surgical technologists and surgical first assistants; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANTS|SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST & SURGICAL FIRST ASST. ADVISORY BOARD|SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
HB 3281
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to local court processing for child support cases and to enforcement of child support orders; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION PRIVATIZATION COUNCIL|Family--Child Support|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3283
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the administration of the child support enforcement duties of the Office of Attorney General.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
ATTORNEY GENERAL|CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT BOARD|Family--Child Support|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3284
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Intergovernmental Relations|INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, TEXAS ADVISORY COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3299
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the creation, appointment, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission and to the transfer to that commission of the powers and duties of the Texas Racing Commission and the Texas Lottery Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3342
75-0 (1997)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to creating the Texas Public Health Foundation and the Texas Public Health Foundation Commission.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
Health--General|PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3352
75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to arbitration of certain claims against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice arising from the construction of certain state correctional facilities.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS COMMISSION|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3365
75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the consolidation of state telecommunications services into a nonprofit corporation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--General
HB 3387
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the duties and operations of a watermaster's office, reimbursement of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for the compensation and necessary expenses of a watermaster's office, and creation of the watermaster fund.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
Environment--General|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WASTEMASTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HB 3447
75-0 (1997)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the regulation of geologists, geophysicists, and soil scientists; providing an administrative and a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
GEOLOGISTS|GEOLOGISTS, GEOPHYSICISTS & SOIL SCIENTISTS, BD. OF REGIS.|GEOPHYSICISTS|GEOSCIENTIST REGISTRATION ACT|Mines & Mineral Resources|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SOIL SCIENTISTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3604
75-0 (1997)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies and the transfer of the functions of that agency to the State Board of Security Agencies.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES, BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE BOARD OF SECURITY AGENCIES
HCR 282
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Requesting the appointment of a Commission on Men.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COMMISSION ON MEN|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 49
75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a judicial compensation commission.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 85
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Texas Redistricting Commission and to revise the constitutional redistricting provisions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
HJR 105
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that the legislature may create a commission to recommend abolishing or reducing the size of state agencies and require future legislatures to accept or reject, but not amend, the commission's recommendations.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the development and management of the water resources of the state; providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
DROUGHT PLANNING AND MONITORING COMMITTEE|Environment--Water|GROUNDWATER DISTRICT LOAN ASSISTANCE FUND|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--General|Water--Rights
SB 14
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to long-term care for public employees.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LONG-TERM CARE BOARD|PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LONG-TERM CARE FUND|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 30
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to fraud and improper payments under the state Medicaid program and other welfare programs and to the creation of a criminal offense; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Human Services--Direct Assistance|MEDICAID|MEDICAID & PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 84
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the licensure and regulation of nursing facility administrators; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--General|NURSING FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE|NURSING FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, TEXAS BOARD OF|Nursing Homes|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 154
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to the Texas Workforce Commission on apprenticeship and job-training issues.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Labor--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 190
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of nursing homes and similar facilities; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
Human Services--Medical Assistance|LONG-TERM CARE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE|Nursing Homes|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 211
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas child care fund and to the development of a statewide guide on child care.
House: Economic Development Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
CHILD CARE FUND, TEXAS|Human Services--Child Services|Minors|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 257
75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the regulation of the practice of naturopathic medicine; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE|NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE|NATUROPATHY|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 259
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the regulation of roofing contractors; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Returned to committee
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|ROOFING CONTRACTORS|ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD|ROOFING CONTRACTORS LICENSING LAW|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 273
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens and to coordination of state activities relating to aging; authorizing a study relating to long-term health care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
Aging|Consumer Protection|INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP|Interim Studies|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 281
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Aging|Consumer Protection|INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 291
75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|ORTHOTICS|ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS ACT|ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF|ORTHOTISTS|PROSTHETICS|PROSTHETISTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 294
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to a study project involving the use of computer networks in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
COMPUTERS|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Interim Studies|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 305
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
Disabilities, Persons with|EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON|Minors|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 323
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to judicial training and continuing education for administrative law judges of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE EDUCATION COMMITTEE|Courts--Judges|Education--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 328
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of the Judicial Compensation Commission.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Finance
Considered in Calendars
Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 339
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of the Texas child care fund and compensation of certain child care providers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
CHILD CARE FUND, TEXAS|Human Services--Child Services|Minors|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 359
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, the provision of services to children and families, and suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
Family--Parent & Child|Minors|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPT. OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STRATGEGIC TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE|Sunset Bills
SB 365
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills|TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANNING GROUP
SB 368
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Council on Sex Offender Treatment and to the administration of certain of those functions by the Texas Department of Health.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crime Prevention|Crimes--Against Persons|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills
SB 370
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation, the abolition of the Texas Turnpike Authority, and the creation of regional tollway authorities; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes; granting the power of eminent domain; and providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97
BONDS|Highways|PORT AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|REGIONAL TOLLWAY AUTHORITY ACT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|Sunset Bills|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|TURNPIKE AUTHORITY
SB 371
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Telford, Barry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the transfer of certain commission functions to the state fire marshal and the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
Fire Fighters & Police|FIRE MARSHAL|FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset Bills
SB 387
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the use of a rating system and consumer report cards to compare certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|Interim Studies|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 394
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the application process for state loan and loan guaranty programs.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Interim Studies|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 416
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enforcement and collection of child support payments.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION PRIVATIZATION COUNCIL|Family--Child Support|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 434
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the provision and coordination of certain mental health services provided in certain facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 486
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Kubiak, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of geologists, geophysicists, and soil scientists; providing an administrative and a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Returned to committee
GEOLOGISTS|GEOLOGISTS, GEOPHYSICISTS & SOIL SCIENTISTS, BD. OF REGIS.|GEOPHYSICISTS|GEOSCIENTIST REGISTRATION ACT|Mines & Mineral Resources|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SOIL SCIENTISTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 543
75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the establishment of caseload standards for certain employees of the Texas Department of Human Services or the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
CASELOAD STANDARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE|HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Human Services--General|PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPT. OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 546
75-0 (1997)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC ADJUSTERS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 586
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of the Guardianship Advisory Board.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
GUARDIANSHIP ADVISORY BOARD|GUARDIANSHIP NETWORK COUNCIL|Probate|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 617
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the practice and conduct of registered nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
COMPETENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE|NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|NURSES|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 645
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to state fiscal matters, including holidays, employee compensation and deductions, reports, consultants, and the comptroller's powers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|HUMAN RESOURCE TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 671
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Community Reinvestment work group.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
Business & Commerce--General|COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT WORK GROUP|Economic & Industrial Development|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 741
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the consolidation of investigations of fraud in the provision of health and human services and other improvements in identifying and preventing fraud.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Health--General|Human Services--General|PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 746
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to property tax increment financing and property tax abatements.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
Economic & Industrial Development|PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 761
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the regulation of wall and ceiling contractors; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
Business & Commerce--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WALL & CEILING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS STATE|WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS
SB 801
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the consolidation of investigations of fraud in the provision of health and human services and other improvements in identifying and preventing fraud.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Health--General|Human Services--General|PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 892
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the formation of a commission to study issues relating to the consolidation of local governments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
City Government--General|County Government--General|GOV. CONSOLIDATION & OTHER RELATED ISSUES, CITIZENS COMMN ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 898
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, including the nonsubstantive codification of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 74th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/97
PROMOTING ADOPTION OF MINORITY CHILDREN, ADVISORY COMMITTEE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Statutory Revision
SB 932
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the Texas Department of Commerce and transferring its powers and duties to the newly created Texas Department of Economic Development and to certain other economic development programs in the state.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF|Economic & Industrial Development|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMISSION, TEXAS|STRATEGIC MILITARY PLANNING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Tourism
SB 937
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
Intergovernmental Relations|INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, TEXAS ADVISORY COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 942
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to creating a governor's committee to study cost control in state government.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Governor|GOVERNOR'S PRIVATE SECTOR COMT. ON COST CONTROL IN ST. GOVT.|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 943
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technologists and other persons who perform radiologic procedures.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Withdrawn from intent calendar
MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 973
75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the State Cemetery and the creation of the State Cemetery Committee.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/97
Cemeteries|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE CEMETERY|STATE CEMETERY COMMITTEE
SB 1041
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the International Trade Task Force and the promotion and development of international trade.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Vetoed by the Governor
Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones|Economic & Industrial Development|INTERNATIONAL TRADE TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1049
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Community Environmental Equity Board and the creation of the community environmental equity fund.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY BOARD|COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY FUND|Environment--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1058
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to review of the termination of certain insurance agents; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
Insurance--Insurers & Agents|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1073
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to legislative review and gubernatorial suspension of certain rules of state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
AGENCY RULES REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1097
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of the Texas Real Estate Inspector Licensing Board and the regulation of real estate inspectors; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE INSPECTOR LICENSE ACT, TEXAS|REAL ESTATE INSPECTOR LICENSING BOARD, TEXAS|REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1112
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide guide on child care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
Day Care|INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1129
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to review of the termination of contracts with certain insurance agents; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
Insurance--Insurers & Agents|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1133
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the creation of an emergency telephone call box system for highway users in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALL BOX SYSTEM COMMITTEE|Highways|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1136
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prepare and implement a regional habitat conservation plan or habitat conservation plan or to enter into a conservation agreement.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Land and Resource Management
ENDANGERED SPECIES|Environment--General|Parks & Wildlife--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1185
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to establishing a center for the study and prevention of juvenile crime and delinquency at Prairie View A&M University.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Higher--General|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|JUVENILE CRIME & DEL., CENTER FOR THE STUDY & PREVENTION OF|Minors|PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1203
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the recording of certain documents by electronic means and to the creation of an electronic recording advisory committee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
ELECTRONIC RECORDING TASK FORCE|Open Records|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1246
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a statewide rural health care system.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
Health Care Providers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATEWIDE RURAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ACT
SB 1265
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Commerce, and the consolidation of economic development and tourism activities from the Texas Department of Commerce and other agencies into the Office of Economic Development and Tourism and a public-private effort called "Partnership Texas."
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF|Economic & Industrial Development|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|PARTNERSHIP TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Tourism
SB 1271
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of the Human Resource Task Force and the streamlining of the organizational structures of state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HUMAN RESOURCE TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Employees
SB 1301
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to parking, vehicle traffic, and security in the Capitol Complex.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
PARKING|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1355
75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the regulation of certain retail sellers and retail establishments; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
Agriculture|Business & Commerce--General|FOOD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TEXAS RETAIL FOOD STORE REGULATION, INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE
SB 1406
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the duties and operations of a watermaster's office, reimbursement of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for the compensation and necessary expenses of a watermaster's office, and creation of the watermaster fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
Environment--General|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|WASTEMASTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE|WASTEMASTER FUND
SB 1433
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the consolidation of state telecommunications services into a nonprofit corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--General
SB 1443
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to arbitration of certain claims against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice arising from the construction of certain state correctional facilities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS COMMISSION|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1489
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to adult literacy funding and coordination.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in subcommittee
Education--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, COUNCIL ON
SB 1518
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas High Technology Partnership Center.
House: Economic Development Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Placed on General State Calendar
Education--Higher--General|HIGH TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP CENTER|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed