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HB 51 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONFEDERATE HEROES DAY | Holidays | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 90 88-0 (2023) Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of the Texas military forces. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BISHOP EVANS ACT | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | State Employees | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 202 88-0 (2023) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al. Relating to a pay raise for certain state employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 256 88-0 (2023) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 302 88-0 (2023) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
HB 500 88-0 (2023) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 514 88-0 (2023) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. 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 | Interim Studies | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 584 88-0 (2023) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce. House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23 | AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 599 88-0 (2023) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to holidays for state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONFEDERATE HEROES DAY | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Holidays | State Employees
HB 760 88-0 (2023) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 818 88-0 (2023) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to the places a public employer may provide for employees to express breast milk. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees | Women
HB 840 88-0 (2023) Author: Gates, Gary | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a bundled-pricing program to reduce certain health care costs in the state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 850 88-0 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 855 88-0 (2023) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | FOOD | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 1084 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board on the cost of providing paid family leave to state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Interim Studies | Labor--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Employees
HB 1141 88-0 (2023) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure by the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Left pending in committee | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Employees
HB 1467 88-0 (2023) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEMP | Labor--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1470 88-0 (2023) Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al. Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
HB 1476 88-0 (2023) Author: Harrison, Brian Relating to a limitation on the salary paid to officers and employees of this state and political subdivisions of this state. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Political Subdivisions | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees | State Officers
HB 1520 88-0 (2023) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | JUVENILE SERVICES, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT -- TJJD | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1580 88-0 (2023) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | ADOPTION | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Employees
HB 1625 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey Relating to the use of parental leave, family and medical leave, vacation leave, and sick leave by certain state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
HB 1659 88-0 (2023) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to cybersecurity training for certain public employees. House: House Administration Left pending in committee | Electronic Information Systems | Legislature | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1773 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to a state employment preference for certain individuals who reside with veterans with a disability. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 1810 88-0 (2023) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to protection from employment retaliation for reporting the existence of certain policies, patterns, or practices of a local entity or institution of higher education related to immigration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 1821 88-0 (2023) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the designation of Diwali and Dashain as optional holidays. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | DASHAIN | DIWALI | Holidays | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1832 88-0 (2023) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al. Relating to authorizing the payment to employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for vacation leave. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 1914 88-0 (2023) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to compensatory time accrued by an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | COMPENSATORY TIME | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Employees
HB 2098 88-0 (2023) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to the salary reclassification of certain positions with the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | AUDITOR, STATE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 2157 88-0 (2023) Author: Metcalf, Will
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the salary of certain employees who transfer within a state agency. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2297 88-0 (2023) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 2316 88-0 (2023) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 2469 88-0 (2023) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the administration of certain functions relating to state employee leave. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2640 88-0 (2023) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to health benefit coverage for bariatric surgery under the state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 3107 88-0 (2023) Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al. Relating to authority for certain state employees to work at places other than the employees' regular or temporarily assigned places of employment and to earn compensatory time for that work. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3289 88-0 (2023) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by state agencies. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--Appellate | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 3462 88-0 (2023) Author: Noble, Candy
Sponsor: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the consolidation of ombudsman programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN | MANAGED CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | OMBUDSMAN FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS TO CARE | OMBUDSMAN FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE | OMBUDSMAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY | OMBUDSMAN FOR MANAGED CARE ASSISTANCE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
HB 3463 88-0 (2023) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ADOPTION | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Employees
HB 3491 88-0 (2023) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3753 88-0 (2023) Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al. Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3838 88-0 (2023) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain state employees developed by the Health and Human Services Commission. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees
HB 3886 88-0 (2023) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of participants in the state employees group benefits program for certain federal benefits. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICARE | State Employees
HB 3924 88-0 (2023) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to state agency employment openings and aptitude assessments. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | AUDITOR, STATE | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4248 88-0 (2023) Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al. Relating to the employment of certain executive heads of state agencies and employees reporting to those executive heads. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4349 88-0 (2023) Author: Noble, Candy Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | COMPENSATORY TIME | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Holidays | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 4579 88-0 (2023) Author: Walle, Armando
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the payment of employment compensation by certain state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 4649 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Employees | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4681 88-0 (2023) Author: Bryant, John Relating to the requirement that a public employer give notice to employees of the right to join certain labor organizations. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 5003 88-0 (2023) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FROM NATIVIST JURISPRUDENCE ACT | Religion | State Employees | State Officers
HB 5140 88-0 (2023) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor in governmental employment or contracting, in other governmental functions, and in higher education admissions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Governor | Labor--General | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 5153 88-0 (2023) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to the right of the people to keep and bear arms. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
HB 5198 88-0 (2023) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 5229 88-0 (2023) Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al. Relating to an employment preference for members of the military and their spouses for positions at state agencies. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HR 2422 88-0 (2023) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1893. Reported enrolled | City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 132 88-0 (2023) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the deadline for hiring or rejecting applicants for state job vacancies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Labor--General | State Employees
SB 155 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of the Texas military forces. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | State Employees | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
SB 222 88-0 (2023) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | ADOPTION | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 239 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to employment restrictions for former employees of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Ethics | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 274 88-0 (2023) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 345 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees
SB 635 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce. Senate: Education Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres | AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 755 88-0 (2023) Author: Flores, Pete Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | FOOD | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 762 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized | FOOD | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 842 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to health benefit coverage for bariatric surgery under the state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
SB 922 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 | COMPENSATORY TIME | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
SB 966 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1201 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce. Senate: Education Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres | AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1376 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to an employment preference for members of the military and their spouses for positions at state agencies. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1640 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Employees | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1674 88-0 (2023) Author: LaMantia, Morgan Relating to authority for certain state employees to work at places other than the employees' regular or temporarily assigned places of employment and to earn compensatory time for that work. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1726 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | State Employees
SB 1727 88-0 (2023) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT | Juvenile Boards & Officers | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | JUVENILE SERVICES, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT -- TJJD | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 1773 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to an annual adjustment for inflation to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 1878 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the eligibility of a firefighter or emergency medical technician for workers' compensation benefits for infertility. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Fire Fighters & Police--General | INFERTILITY | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees
SB 1879 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FROM NATIVIST JURISPRUDENCE ACT | Religion | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1893 88-0 (2023) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by governmental entities. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1976 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2066 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to state agency employment openings and aptitude assessments. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2159 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Phil Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--Appellate | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 2194 88-0 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education. Senate: Education Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Employees
SB 2214 88-0 (2023) Author: Blanco, César
Sponsor: Noble, Candy
Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23 | COMPENSATORY TIME | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Holidays | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
SB 2323 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of state property by state officers and employees. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Employees
SB 2502 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to certain limitations on reimbursements paid for inpatient and outpatient hospital services for certain publicly funded health benefit plan coverage for employees and retirees. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | Education--School Districts | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees | State Officers | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2610 88-0 (2023) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of official oppression. Received by the Secretary of the Senate | Crimes--Against Persons--General | State Employees | State Officers
SR 686 88-0 (2023) Author: Birdwell, Brian Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on S.B. 1893. Reported enrolled | City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 54 88-2 (2023) Author: Tepper, Carl Relating to a prohibition against affirmative action in governmental employment and in higher education admissions. Filed | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 15 88-2 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts. Filed | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | State Employees
HB 4 88-3 (2023) Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation and indemnification of certain claims relating to the enforcement of that offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Committee report printed and distributed | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
SB 21 88-3 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts. Filed | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 40 88-4 (2023) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions, and authorizing under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate certain of those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses. Filed | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 53 88-4 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating gas appliance, vehicle, and tool usage within the State of Texas. Filed | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--Air | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 36 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONFEDERATE HEROES DAY | Holidays | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 66 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art | et. al. Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
HB 188 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 219 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONFEDERATE HEROES DAY | Holidays | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 264 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al. Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Employees
HB 371 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art | et. al. Relating to the designation of the day after the Super Bowl as a state holiday. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | Holidays | State Employees
HB 391 87-0 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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 550 87-0 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 571 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a bundled-pricing program to reduce certain health care costs in the state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 596 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al. Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
HB 815 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al. Relating to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 904 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al. Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
HB 1118 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to state agency and local government compliance with cybersecurity training requirements. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Political Subdivisions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1208 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a state employment preference for certain individuals who reside with veterans with a disability. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 1251 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to protection for public employees who report violations of law by governmental entities or other public employees; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1345 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1376 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to compensation received by state employees working in certain high injury risk positions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 1589 87-0 (2021) Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 1702 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees
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 2046 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 2047 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James | et. al. Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 2063 87-0 (2021) Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the establishment of a state employee family leave pool. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2401 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FROM NATIVIST JURISPRUDENCE ACT | Religion | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2524 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2743 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the salary of certain employees who transfer within a state agency. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2817 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the requirement that attorneys employed by or contracting with the attorney general document and maintain records of hours spent on state legal actions. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2892 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to establishment of the Texas Emergency Alert Management System (TEAMS). House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety | ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3149 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Labor--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3216 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
HB 3259 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 3427 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 3609 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the salary reclassification of certain positions with the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | AUDITOR, STATE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Employees
HB 3658 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to state agency contracting and state employees, officers, contractors, and other persons involved with the contracting. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 3997 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the transfer of certain functions relating to state employee leave from the state auditor to the comptroller. House: State Affairs Received from the House | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4271 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the administration of public institutions of higher education, including certain restrictions on hiring and tenure decisions, curriculum, and involvement in litigation. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Abortion | Aliens | Crimes--Capital Punishment | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Employees
HB 4450 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to training on emergency management for members of the emergency management council and state emergency response commission. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 44 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
SB 132 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 233 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 240 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 345 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to state agency and local government compliance with cybersecurity training requirements. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Electronic Information Systems | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 948 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are current or former employees of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 983 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to legislative leave for certain peace officers commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Employees
SB 1020 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar | FOOD | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 1127 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the eligibility of certain members of the state military forces to participate in the state group benefits program. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1302 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Employees
SB 1410 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to compensation received by state employees working in certain high injury risk positions. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 1621 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the eligibility for a service retirement annuity of certain members and annuitants of a public retirement system convicted of certain felony offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--General | Retirement Systems--General | State Employees
SB 1660 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
SB 1709 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Employees
SB 2056 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 2187 87-0 (2021) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to passenger transportation on state aircraft. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Aviation
HB 86 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Filed | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
SB 52 87-1 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Filed | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
HB 89 87-2 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Filed | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
HB 224 87-2 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Filed | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
SB 75 87-2 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Filed | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
HB 101 87-3 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al. Relating to a one-time payment for certain state-employed essential workers; making an appropriation. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 41 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is a search and rescue volunteer. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
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 244 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 254 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 270 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TELECOMMUTING
HB 359 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 392 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to long-term care insurance for state employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE | State Employees
HB 676 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 694 86-0 (2019) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | State Employees
HB 761 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 872 86-0 (2019) Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers and other public employees killed in the line of duty. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 935 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al. Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
HB 1001 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 1035 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Family--General | FREE TO BELIEVE ACT | Health Care Providers | Religion | State Employees
HB 1041 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the places a public employer may provide for employees to express breast milk. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 1183 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Holidays | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1233 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1515 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1638 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and trauma-informed care training for certain department employees. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees
HB 1688 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the expedited processing of certain applications for permits under the Texas Clean Air Act. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | State Employees
HB 1708 86-0 (2019) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to the expedited processing of certain applications for permits under the Texas Clean Air Act. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | State Employees
HB 2001 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2037 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for state employment. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2191 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2241 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to hazardous duty pay for security officers employed by the Texas Military Department. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 2367 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to a prohibition on bids by certain insurance and health benefit providers to administer or provide coverage under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 2401 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to the requirement that state agency employees complete cybersecurity awareness training. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2414 86-0 (2019) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to participation by certain state employees in a default investment product under a deferred compensation plan. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | DEFERRED COMPENSATION | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 2509 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to monitoring a state agency's compliance with the requirement to purchase certain goods and services from a community rehabilitation program. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | AUDITOR, STATE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2558 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to prohibited retaliation against state employees for referring to climate change or global warming. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Environment--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2592 86-0 (2019) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Employees
HB 2692 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2708 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al. Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2743 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to an annual workplace climate survey conducted by state agencies. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3172 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the protection of membership in and support to religious organizations. House: State Affairs Returned to committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3349 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to certain drug tests administered to employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Labor--General | MARIHUANA | State Employees
HB 3596 86-0 (2019) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to compensation received by state employees working in certain high injury risk positions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3689 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the office of the inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Juvenile | Juvenile Boards & Officers | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Wages | State Employees
HB 3834 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the requirement that certain state and local government employees and state contractors complete a cybersecurity training program certified by the Department of Information Resources. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3972 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees
HB 4309 86-0 (2019) Author: Zerwas, John
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of certain functions relating to state employee leave from the state auditor to the comptroller. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 44 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | State Employees | State Officers | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 56 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to employment discrimination training for members of the legislature and state or legislative employees and interns. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--Management Relations | Legislature | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 109 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SB 111 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 151 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 197 86-0 (2019) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 221 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 271 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TELECOMMUTING
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 466 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the eligibility of persons finally convicted of a felony to run for certain public offices. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Candidates | Ethics | State Employees | State Officers
SB 537 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 612 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 698 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the expedited processing of certain applications for permits under the Texas Clean Air Act. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19 | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | State Employees
SB 944 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1131 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to paid leave for military service for public officers and employees. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1244 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | State Employees
SB 1286 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
SB 1344 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is a search and rescue volunteer. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1494 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Sponsor: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of personal information of certain employees and contractors of the Department of Family and Protective Services and of certain elected officials. House: Human Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees
SB 1593 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to training by the Texas Department of Transportation on the recognition and prevention of smuggling and trafficking of persons. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19 | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1598 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob
Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to hazardous duty pay for security officers employed by the Texas Military Department. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19 | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Employees
SB 1755 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the status of certain medical residents and fellows as governmental employees for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Malpractice--Professionals | State Employees
SB 1865 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to certain state programs to address the workforce needs of members of the United States military and their dependents. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1978 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of membership in, affiliation with, and support provided to religious organizations. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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 2405 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to creating a criminal offense for the failure to procure goods or services from a community rehabilitation program. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 2406 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a wage increase for certain state employees. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 2542 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to an audio recording device pilot program for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees investigating a report of child abuse or neglect; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEXAR COUNTY | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Open Records | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees
HB 92 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 329 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to breast-feeding policies of state agency worksites. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 360 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to leave policy and procedures for state employees. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 443 85-0 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to the places a public employer may provide for employees to express breast milk. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 473 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 483 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee | COMPENSATORY TIME | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 494 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to a prohibition on state travel to a state with laws allowing or requiring discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Legislature | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | TRAVEL
HB 510 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 563 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported. House: Government Transparency & Operation Considered in Calendars | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 568 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE
HB 578 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to certain leave policies for state employees. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 629 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to leave for certain veterans obtaining medical and mental health care. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 742 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 829 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 830 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to parental leave for certain state employees. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 864 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veterans liaison. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 876 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1194 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to long-term care insurance for state employees. House: Pensions Considered in Calendars | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 1344 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to protection for reporting the existence of certain immigration policies of a governmental entity. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | State Employees
HB 1534 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1615 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1695 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to training for governmental entities and vendors, including purchasing and contract management training; authorizing fees. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Left pending in subcommittee | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1722 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to lobbying activities engaged in by state employees. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics | Ethics | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1746 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees | State Officers
HB 1860 85-0 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | ADJUTANT GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1923 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the protection of religious beliefs and moral convictions regarding marriage. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1932 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to compensation received by state employees working in certain high injury risk positions. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1981 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2202 85-0 (2017) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. House: Elections Referred to Elections | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | State Employees
HB 2401 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to supplemental pay for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 2486 85-0 (2017) Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to restoration of the position of public employees when relieved of duty from the Texas military forces or a similar unit. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Military & Veterans | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 2530 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to a reduction of amounts appropriated to the Texas Department of Transportation for a violation of provisions relating to public participation in the environmental review of transportation projects. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Environment--General | Ethics | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2587 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
HB 2657 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to optional holidays for state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Holidays | State Employees
HB 2717 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to overtime pay for child protective services employees in the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | COMPENSATORY TIME | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | State Employees
HB 2718 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to examination requirements for child protective services caseworkers. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees
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 2755 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a governmental record; increasing a criminal penalty. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended | Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2757 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
HB 2779 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Family--General | FREE TO BELIEVE ACT | Health Care Providers | Religion | State Employees
HB 3362 85-0 (2017) Author: Biedermann, Kyle Relating to a hiring freeze of nonessential personnel employed by a state agency. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3383 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the repeal of the management-to-staff ratio requirement for state agencies. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3628 85-0 (2017) Author: Biedermann, Kyle Relating to a hiring freeze of nonessential personnel employed by a state agency. Filed | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3659 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to state agency contracting. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee | AUDITOR, STATE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3882 85-0 (2017) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to lobbying by former statewide elected officers or members of their staffs; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Placed on General State Calendar | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees | State Officers
HB 3963 85-0 (2017) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to limitations on the issuance of certain one-time merit payments by state agencies under the direction of an elected officer. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics | Ethics | State Employees | State Officers
HB 4178 85-0 (2017) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
SB 13 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
SB 23 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 57 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | State Employees | State Officers | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 73 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to leave policy and procedures for state employees. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17 | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 89 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 137 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to lobbying activities engaged in by state employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Ethics | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 165 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 254 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 255 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to contracts with and training for governmental entities and vendors, including purchasing and contract management training; authorizing fees. House: Appropriations
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 284 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | State Employees
SB 297 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety. House: Appropriations
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 | COMPENSATORY TIME | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 369 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
SB 533 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to governmental entity contracting and procurement. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17 | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers
SB 571 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 820 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to leave for state employees who are foster parents or prospective foster parents. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | State Employees
SB 893 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the protection of religious beliefs and moral convictions regarding marriage. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1055 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to assistance provided to employees of state agencies abolished under the Texas Sunset Act. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 1547 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | ADJUTANT GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1647 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to participation of state agency employees in the review of the agency by the Sunset Advisory Commission. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 1935 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and state employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
SB 2018 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
SB 2019 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a governmental record; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Employees | State Officers
SB 2031 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the inclusion of a student loan repayment benefit in a cafeteria plan administered for state employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--Tuition | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
SB 2216 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to state fiscal matters regarding business and economic development. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SJR 7 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 146 85-1 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 156 85-1 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
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
HB 373 85-1 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to an audit of the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program money. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
SB 7 85-1 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations. Senate: Business & Commerce Received from the Senate | City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
SB 38 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. Filed | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 53 85-1 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the participation of a charitable organization that facilitates the procurement of an elective abortion in the state employee charitable campaign. Filed | Abortion | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | State Employees
SB 94 85-1 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 183 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al. Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | Aliens | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 226 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Against Property | State Employees | Weapons
HB 232 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 339 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 426 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the acceptance of employment applications through the online system for listing state agency employment openings maintained by the Texas Workforce Commission. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15 | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 437 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 445 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to providing notice of the availability of paid leave for military service to public officers and employees. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees | State Officers
HB 548 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for state employment. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 714 84-0 (2015) Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al. Relating to certain bonuses offered to certain correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 754 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 776 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit in the office of the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 786 84-0 (2015) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the right of a public employee to express breast milk in the workplace. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 882 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the director and assistant director of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 889 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 940 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | FRAUD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 986 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the creation of a chief innovation officer position for the Legislative Budget Board. House: Government Transparency & Operation Placed on General State Calendar | AUDITOR, STATE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1137 84-0 (2015) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported. House: Government Transparency & Operation Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1381 84-0 (2015) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1538 84-0 (2015) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees
HB 1572 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert Relating to safety and security policies and procedures in the Capitol Complex. House: House Administration Referred to House Administration | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Employees
HB 1745 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | PRESERVATION OF SOVEREIGNTY & MARRIAGE ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Employees
HB 1749 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the organization of public employees. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1751 84-0 (2015) Author: Simpson, David Relating to the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution. House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Left pending in committee | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1771 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 | GIFTS & DONATIONS | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
HB 1797 84-0 (2015) Author: Márquez, Marisa Relating to coverage for certain individuals under certain health benefit plans offered to governmental employees. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 1810 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the sale of prison-made products to certain persons. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar | Business & Commerce--General | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Employees
HB 1839 84-0 (2015) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TELECOMMUTING
HB 1898 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to state government worksite breast-feeding policies. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 2015 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Employees | STOLEN VALOR ACT
HB 2037 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
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 2631 84-0 (2015) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to hazardous duty pay for certain employees working at state supported living centers and state hospitals. House: Human Services Left pending in committee | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Employees
HB 2643 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César Relating to parental leave for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2798 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the hours of work and compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Left pending in subcommittee | COMPENSATORY TIME | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 2836 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis Relating to longevity pay for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2995 84-0 (2015) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to overtime pay for certain information technology state employees. House: Government Transparency & Operation Placed on General State Calendar | COMPENSATORY TIME | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2996 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. House: Economic & Small Business Development Laid on the table subject to call | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3337 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to training and education for state agency administrators and employees. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15 | Education--Higher--Tuition | Salaries & Expenses | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3476 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the provision and reimbursement of, or benefits for, home telemonitoring services, telemedicine medical services, and telehealth services under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans provided to certain retired public employees. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3543 84-0 (2015) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the establishment of the Public Integrity Prosecutions Committee and the Office of Public Integrity Prosecutions for the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax and to the appointment of committee members and the appointment and compensation of the prosecutor. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 3775 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to restrictions on employment of former members of the state legislature. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3978 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to limitations on training and education for state agency administrators and employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--Tuition | State Employees
HJR 31 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to be licensed and eligible to practice law in this state. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Employees | State Officers
HJR 69 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax. Filed | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 10 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Point of order sustained | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | RANGERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 26 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to state government worksite breast-feeding policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
SB 40 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees
SB 110 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees
SB 230 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 238 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 273 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Against Property | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Weapons
SB 348 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
SB 368 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
SB 374 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 | Aliens | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 376 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Co-author authorized | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | State Employees
SB 401 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 508 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the employment of veterans by a public entity or public work of this state. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 664 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15 | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Employees | STOLEN VALOR ACT
SB 673 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | PRESERVATION OF SOVEREIGNTY & MARRIAGE ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Employees
SB 805 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15 | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | MILITARY VETERANS' FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 856 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 907 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System and to workers' compensation coverage for employees of the system's components. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mines & Mineral Resources | State Employees | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 990 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the protection of voting rights in the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Holidays | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Employees | TEXAS VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2015
SB 1032 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Israel, Celia
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TELECOMMUTING
SB 1151 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to consultation with public employees concerning employment matters. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Wages | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1157 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to a deduction from a state employee's wages or a retiree's annuity for membership fees in a state employee organization. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | State Employees
SB 1277 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to training and education for state agency administrators and employees. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Salaries & Expenses | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1355 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers. Senate: Criminal Justice Corrected comm. report printed & distributed | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
SB 1432 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to prohibiting the implementation in this state of any federal greenhouse gas emissions regulatory program. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Environment--Air | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1492 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to restrictions on future employment for state officers and employees who participate in a procurement or contract negotiation on behalf of a state agency; creating an offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Ethics | Purchasing--State | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1599 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | GIFTS & DONATIONS | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
SB 1613 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to longevity pay for certain state employees. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 1638 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to training for state employees, including procurement and contract management training; authorizing fees. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees
SB 1678 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to at-will state employment. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1834 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to participation in the state group benefits program by a member of the Texas National Guard called to protect the border. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BORDER | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | State Employees
SB 1877 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the development and maintenance by each state agency of a data use agreement for the state agency's employees and to training related to that agreement. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1968 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the organization of public employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 9 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to posting certain information regarding compensation of state agency executive staff on the Internet. House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select Committee report sent to Calendars | INTERNET | Open Records | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 12 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to gifts and other consideration made to state agencies for state employee salary supplement or other purposes and to publication by state agencies of staff compensation and related information. House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately | AUDITOR, STATE | GIFTS & DONATIONS | INTERNET | Open Records | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 110 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
HB 207 83-0 (2013) Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al. Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 231 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to suspending Employees Retirement System of Texas annuity payments for employees who return to work for the state. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 291 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil Relating to a hiring freeze of nonessential personnel employed by a state agency. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 418 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Considered in Calendars | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 432 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to assist domestic victims of human trafficking. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 463 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. House: Elections Referred to Elections | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
HB 480 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the use of sick leave by state employees who are attending educational activities of their children. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Education--Higher--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees
HB 508 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Against Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Employees | Weapons
HB 553 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John | et. al. Relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; providing penalties. House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Legislature | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
HB 741 83-0 (2013) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to the right of a public employee to express breast milk in the workplace. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 747 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the duty of certain professionals to report child abuse or neglect. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services | CHILD ABUSE | Education--Higher--Faculty | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 758 83-0 (2013) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to certain legal advice or legal services rendered to certain public servants. House: Elections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
HB 851 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to a limitation on the use by state agencies of credit information regarding certain job applicants. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1071 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Education--Junior College Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1265 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing information to state employees about insurance available to those employees under a group coverage plan. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | INTERNET | State Employees
HB 1314 83-0 (2013) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties. House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
HB 1430 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1577 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses. House: Pensions Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees
HB 1578 83-0 (2013) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to a leave of absence for certain state employees who are donating adult stem cells. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 1697 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1828 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to hazardous duty pay for certain employees working at state supported living centers and state hospitals. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Hospitals | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 1939 83-0 (2013) Author: Orr, Rob | et. al. Relating to a veteran's employment preference for employment with a public entity or public work of this state. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Considered in Calendars | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2064 83-0 (2013) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision or a private process server in the performance of the employee's or server's job duties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | Political Subdivisions | PROCESS SERVERS | State Employees
HB 2127 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Libraries & Librarians | State Employees
HB 2252 83-0 (2013) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to eligibility of charitable organizations to participate in a state employee charitable campaign. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13 | Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2510 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the continuation and functions of the state employee charitable campaign; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2906 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to a hiring freeze of nonessential personnel employed by certain state agencies. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3123 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the status of county auditors and auditors' assistants as public officers. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs | AUDITS & AUDITORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | State Employees | State Officers
HB 3395 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the employee innovation incentive program. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 3432 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the salary reclassification of certain positions with the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Office of the Attorney General. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Left pending in subcommittee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 3480 83-0 (2013) Author: Simpson, David Relating non-compliance with a federal order, law, policy, rule, mandate, or agency regulation that would violate Article I of the Texas Constitution. House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3545 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 3575 83-0 (2013) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Ethics | State Employees | State Officers
HB 3690 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to a study comparing the compensation of state employees to the compensation of private sector employees. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3709 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to creation of the Health Freedom Act. House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH FREEDOM ACT | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3805 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzales, Larry
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the discharge of an officer or employee of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 3811 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the planning and contracting process for certain state agencies and state property; authorizing fees. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee | AUSTIN, CITY OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Employees
HB 3820 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision in the performance of the employee's job duties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HJR 59 83-0 (2013) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose health insurance coverage. House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Committee report sent to Calendars | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers
SB 10 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Placed on General State Calendar | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SB 54 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees
SB 80 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
SB 121 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to prohibited retaliation against certain state or local public employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
SB 148 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to certain legal advice or legal services rendered to certain public servants. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13 | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
SB 217 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state employee charitable campaign. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
See remarks for effective date | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 251 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision in the performance of the employee's job duties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
SB 442 83-0 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Placed on General State Calendar | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SB 443 83-0 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Orr, Rob
Relating to leave for reserve law enforcement officers for required training. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | State Employees
SB 932 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to ethics and accountability of certain public employees, public officers, political contributors, state contractors, and grant recipients; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Corporations & Associations | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Governor | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1055 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Libraries & Librarians | State Employees
SB 1205 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
SB 1207 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to parking and the movement of vehicles in the Capitol complex. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee | Legislature | PARKING | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Employees
SB 1254 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to lobbying by former state agency officers and executive heads; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Ethics | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1273 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to creating a commuter trip reduction pilot program for the Texas Department of Transportation. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation | Highways | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1536 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13 | ADJUTANT GENERAL | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 1682 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to certain ethics requirements applicable to state agencies, including required disclosures by state contractors. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1737 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SB 1911 83-0 (2013) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
HB 21 83-1 (2013) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties. Filed | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
SB 16 83-1 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. Filed | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Against Property | State Employees | Weapons
HB 56 83-2 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the Texas Liberty Preservation Act; providing penalties. Filed | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers | TEXAS LIBERTY PRESERVATION ACT
SB 38 83-2 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. Filed | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Against Property | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Weapons
SB 14 83-3 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities; providing a civil penalty. Filed | Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | State Employees
HB 158 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
HB 449 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to a limitation on the use by state agencies of credit information regarding certain job applicants. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 551 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
HB 755 82-0 (2011) Author: Cook, Byron
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for coverage under the state employee group benefits program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 | Disabilities, Persons with | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 988 82-0 (2011) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to compensatory time accrued by a correctional officer employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 | COMPENSATORY TIME | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 1046 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of attorney general. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Meetings | Protection of Personal Information | SHERIFFS | State Employees
HB 1072 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to the State Bar of Texas membership dues for an attorney employed by the office of the attorney general. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
HB 1085 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas of certain public officers and employees convicted of serious crimes. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 1152 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to payments by the comptroller of public accounts to employees, vendors, annuitants, and other recipients of state-issued payments through the electronic funds transfer system or by electronic pay card. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1164 82-0 (2011) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to enforcement actions by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers against political subdivisions and certain public officials. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Employees
HB 1337 82-0 (2011) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1562 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to authorizing state agencies to establish a four-day workweek. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1580 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the training and certification of state agency employees or contractors performing service work on pressure vessels. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--State | Safety | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1606 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the designation of a qualified transportation benefit as a supplemental optional benefits program for state employees by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Considered in Calendars | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 1608 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to participation in and contributions to the state employee charitable campaign by retired state employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 2063 82-0 (2011) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to a leave of absence for certain state employees who are donating adult stem cells. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | State Employees
HB 2307 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney employed in the executive branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2404 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to the imposition of a privilege fee for state-owned housing provided to certain state employees by a state agency. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Committee report sent to Calendars | Education--School Districts | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Housing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2441 82-0 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to public junior college employee participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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 2549 82-0 (2011) Author: Crownover, Myra
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of a state employee to authorize a deduction from the employee's salary or wage payment for a charitable contribution to certain entities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11 | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Historic Preservation & Museums | Labor--Wages | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2634 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to extending workers' compensation benefits for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Health--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees
HB 2720 82-0 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to unpaid furloughs for state employees. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee | COMPENSATORY TIME | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | LAYOFFS & WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2863 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the authority of certain legislative committees to investigate alleged violations of law by state officials, employees, and agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Criminal Procedure--General | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2890 82-0 (2011) Author: Simpson, David Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Weapons
HB 2954 82-0 (2011) Author: Cain, Erwin Relating to eliminating longevity pay for state employees and judicial officers and authorizing merit pay for certain state employees. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Meeting cancelled | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2986 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to political expenditures made by labor organizations; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections | Elections--Campaign Financing | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Employees
HB 3081 82-0 (2011) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to suspending Employees Retirement System of Texas annuity payments for employees who return to work for the state. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3100 82-0 (2011) Author: Orr, Rob Relating to employee contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3168 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to state personnel and other human resources matters and the disposition of certain state property. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Committee report sent to Calendars | AUDITOR, STATE | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | State Employees
HB 3188 82-0 (2011) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to prohibiting the implementation in this state of any federal greenhouse gas emissions regulatory program. House: State Sovereignty, Select Committee report sent to Calendars | Environment--Air | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3195 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 3235 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to the provision of certain health care services to certain state employees by or at certain university facilities. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
HB 3373 82-0 (2011) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to state contribution to the cost of certain dependents' participation in the group benefits program for state employees and their dependents. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
HB 3404 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to establishing a child care advisory committee to advise the Texas Facilities Commission. House: Human Services
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11 | Day Care | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3493 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the creation of the employee wellness program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3655 82-0 (2011) Author: Otto, John Relating to the State Bar of Texas membership dues and minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney employed by the office of the attorney general. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
HCR 82 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the benefits, including health insurance, retirement programs, and other benefits, of active and retired state employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Employees
SB 65 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to additional compensation for certain state employees. Senate: Administration Left pending in committee | Legislature | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 67 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
SB 84 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 169 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to coverage for autism spectrum disorder under certain health benefit plans offered to state employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety | State Employees
SB 210 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
SB 470 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to an exception to disclosure under the public information law concerning officers and employees of a hospital district. House: County Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately | Hospitals | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Protection of Personal Information | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | State Employees
SB 586 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to proof that is acceptable for identifying individuals acknowledging written instruments. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PASSPORTS | State Employees
SB 1287 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to participation in and contributions to the state employee charitable campaign by retired state employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
SB 1476 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney employed in the executive branch of state government. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1737 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to accrual and use of leave of absence for certain training or duty, including military training or duty, by public employees and officers. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1928 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to an African American Texans memorial monument on the Capitol grounds. House: House Administration
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11 | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Employees
HB 30 82-1 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to unpaid furloughs for state employees. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Committee report sent to Calendars | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 137 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Relating to compensatory time accrued by a correctional officer employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | COMPENSATORY TIME | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 241 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a study and report concerning predicted faculty retirement at general academic teaching institutions. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Education--Higher--Faculty | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | State Employees
HB 251 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the use of public resources to make communications that contain political advertising; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Left pending in committee | Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers
HB 253 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to language requirements for engaging in certain regulated activities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 282 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. House: Elections Left pending in committee | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
HB 321 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al. Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | State Employees
HB 399 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to state employees' enrollment in the higher education savings plan and the prepaid tuition unit undergraduate education program. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Education--Higher--Tuition | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 436 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the date on which eligibility for benefits begins under certain programs for governmental employees and retirees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 437 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to a limitation on the use by state agencies of credit information regarding certain job applicants. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 479 81-0 (2009) Author: Heflin, Joe Relating to additional sick leave for certain peace officers and corrections officers who work overtime. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | PEACE OFFICERS | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
HB 605 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to mileage reimbursement for state employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09 | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Employees | TRAVEL
HB 706 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for certain employees of and applicants for employment with the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | CRIMINAL RECORDS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | State Employees
HB 766 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to a study concerning the establishment of a four-day work week for state employees. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 874 81-0 (2009) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission and the state employee incentive program. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately | INCENTIVE & PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1043 81-0 (2009) Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of business opportunities for certain former foster children. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09 | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1049 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the deduction of membership fees for correctional employee organizations from a state employee's salary. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections | Corporations & Associations | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Employees
HB 1383 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to access to certain information under the public information law concerning public officers and employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees
HB 1462 81-0 (2009) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to leave for certain state employees who volunteer or participate in training for Court Appointed Special Advocates. House: Human Services
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09 | Courts--General | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1636 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to the accrual of vacation and sick leave for certain state employees on a military leave of absence. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
HB 1733 81-0 (2009) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to prohibiting inducements to employees of a public institution of higher education for requiring or recommending textbooks or instructional materials. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Ethics | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 1773 81-0 (2009) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of the attorney general. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees
HB 2026 81-0 (2009) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to bariatric surgery coverage for state employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
HB 2097 81-0 (2009) Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the personal and official use of state vehicles. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Placed on intent calendar | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2149 81-0 (2009) Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al. Relating to the liability of public servants of certain governmental units for property damage. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Employees
HB 2157 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the certification of benefits coordinators at state agencies by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and related reports. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 2278 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to health benefit plan coverage under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act for certain medical supplies. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services | DIABETES | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 2288 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to license requirements for certain government employees. House: Corrections No action taken in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | State Employees
HB 2426 81-0 (2009) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al. Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general, including the required appointment of deputy inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT, TEXAS | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF | Legislature | OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2442 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the limitation on paid leave for state employees at health and human services agencies pending a criminal history background check. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2816 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the deduction of membership fees for correctional employee organizations from a state employee's salary. House: Corrections No action taken in committee | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LABOR UNIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2862 81-0 (2009) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the Texas Rangers' Unsolved Crimes Investigation Team. House: Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2899 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the participation in state travel service contracts by certain local governmental entities. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Employees | Transportation--Mass Transit | TRAVEL
HB 2917 81-0 (2009) Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to authorizing the Department of State Health Services to obtain criminal history record information for certain applicants for employment. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--General | State Employees | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2974 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to personnel, employment, and other human resources functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and health and human services agencies. House: Human Services Left pending in committee | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Relations | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 3047 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to compensation provided by state agencies to employees who elect to purchase a bus pass. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3091 81-0 (2009) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to proof that is acceptable for identifying individuals acknowledging written instruments. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Employees
HB 3106 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 3293 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 3326 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to health risk assessments of state employees. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Employees
HB 3631 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David Relating to compensation of certain state employees. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | COMPENSATORY TIME | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3732 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to readiness standards adopted by a law enforcement agency. House: Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3754 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the insurance code to include members of a junior college board. House: Insurance Left pending in committee | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 3904 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to personal confidential information accessed by an employee of a state governmental body; imposing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 3940 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain employees of the legislative branch. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3958 81-0 (2009) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to the administrative personnel, human resources, and payroll functions of state schools for persons with mental retardation. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | State Employees
HB 3968 81-0 (2009) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to reduced tuition rates at public institutions of higher education for certain children of state employees. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 3991 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a one-time retention bonus for certain classified state employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Labor--Wages | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4020 81-0 (2009) Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara | et. al. Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Texas Veterans Commission. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4054 81-0 (2009) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Education--Junior College Districts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4099 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to authorizing payment to FSLA-exempt and FSLA-nonexempt state employees for unused compensatory time accrued during a disaster declared by the governor under Section 418.014, Government Code. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | COMPENSATORY TIME | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees
HB 4134 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain personal information of public employees and public officials. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees | State Officers
HB 4159 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to Department of Family and Protective Services caseworkers and other employees. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Minors--General | State Employees
HB 4161 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general and the appointment of inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | AUDITS & AUDITORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TEXAS INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 4292 81-0 (2009) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to access to criminal history record information by the office of the attorney general. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Open Records | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4351 81-0 (2009) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the administration and operation of, and the participation of state employees in, the state's programs for prepaying or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TOMORROW FUND
HB 4383 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to certain license plates issued by the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Left pending in subcommittee | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | LICENSE PLATES | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4388 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al. Relating to veteran's employment preferences. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4394 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the waiting period for eligibility for benefits under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 4409 81-0 (2009) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to emergency preparation and management. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 4419 81-0 (2009) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to money contributed to the secretary of state for officeholder purposes. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | GIFTS & DONATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Employees
HB 4428 81-0 (2009) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to eligibility of certain professional librarian faculty members of public institutions of higher education to participate in the group benefits program for state employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services | Education--Higher--Faculty | Insurance--Health & Accident | Libraries & Librarians | State Employees
HB 4486 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the participation of governmental entities and other employers in a federal work eligibility verification program; establishing an unlawful employment practice. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4587 81-0 (2009) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to providing information to state employees regarding the availability of Medicaid and other health benefits coverage for their children. House: Appropriations Meeting cancelled | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4630 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the state employee wellness program. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 65 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee | ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | State Employees
SB 71 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the limitation on paid leave for state employees at health and human services agencies pending a criminal history background check. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 72 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to training and other human resources functions of health and human services agencies. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 138 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
SB 280 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain personal information of public employees and public officials. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees | State Officers
SB 331 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to access to certain information under the public information law concerning public officers and employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees
SB 610 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to lobbying by former members of the governor's executive staff; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Ethics | Governor | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees
SB 753 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the waiting period for eligibility for benefits under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
SB 833 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the accrual of vacation and sick leave for certain state employees during a military leave of absence and to the eligibility of military service members to hold state office. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
See remarks for effective date | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
SB 871 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to the state employee wellness program, including health risk assessments of state employees. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Employees
SB 905 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the date on which eligibility for benefits begins under certain programs for governmental employees and retirees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
SB 1041 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the liability of public servants of certain governmental units for property damage. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Employees
SB 1051 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to leave for certain state employees who volunteer or participate in training for Court Appointed Special Advocates. House: Human Services
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee | Courts--General | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1081 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the office of the attorney general. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Open Records | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1342 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to authorization for an exemption from tuition and fees charged by a junior college district for employees of the district. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Employees
SB 1474 81-0 (2009) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to compensation for certain emergency services personnel. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09 | COMPENSATORY TIME | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1498 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to veteran's employment preferences. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported favorably as substituted | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1562 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to contracts entered into for the employment of the chief executive officer of a public institution of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | State Employees
SB 1653 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the deduction of membership fees for correctional employee organizations from a state employee's salary. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LABOR UNIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1692 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of the attorney general. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees
SB 1731 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the development and implementation of a workforce diversity plan by certain state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--Faculty | Human Relations | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1775 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the Texas Rangers' unsolved crimes investigation team. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1940 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and to the establishment of pretrial veterans court programs. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Military & Veterans | State Employees | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1941 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for prepaying or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TOMORROW FUND
SB 2046 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring criminal history background checks for employees of public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Major State Calendar | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
SB 2065 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to proof that is acceptable for identifying individuals acknowledging written instruments. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Employees
SB 2113 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the state employee wellness program. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 2163 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Texas Veterans Commission. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2298 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to compensation of certain state employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately | COMPENSATORY TIME | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Faculty | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 2406 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to additional compensation for certain state employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Referred to State Affairs | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 2419 81-0 (2009) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to preventive treatment for state employees exposed to certain contagious diseases while performing duties of employment. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs | Health--AIDS | Health--General | State Employees | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2567 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to state fiscal matters; providing the authority to issue bonds; providing civil penalties. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Placed on Major State Calendar | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2577 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to bariatric surgery coverage for state employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
HB 41 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain public officials and their spouses and to the immunity from liability of certain agencies. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07 | Courts--Judges | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 266 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. House: Elections Left pending in committee | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
HB 283 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons with disabilities by employees at certain facilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | SEXUAL ABUSE | State Employees
HB 315 80-0 (2007) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al. Relating to the career ladder for certain prison industry workers. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | State Employees
HB 381 80-0 (2007) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the use of state institutions of higher education to provide training to state agency employees. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 543 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain adjunct faculty members of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 590 80-0 (2007) Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to standards of conduct for and conflicts of interest of state officers and employees. House: Government Reform
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07 | Ethics | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers
HB 836 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to excepting the birth date of a governmental official or employee and certain other information that could be used for the purpose of identity theft from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IDENTITY THEFT | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees
HB 841 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | ASSAULT LEAVE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | State Employees
HB 1138 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to accept grants. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1181 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the operation and administration of state lotteries by the Texas Lottery Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures | Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1297 80-0 (2007) Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation of the state employee wellness program. House: Public Health
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07 | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STATE EMPLOYEES HEALTH FITNESS & EDUCATION ACT
HB 1473 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity of a political subdivision for claims brought by certain employees. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1735 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al. Relating to ethics training for legislators. House: Elections Postponed | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees
HB 1782 80-0 (2007) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Education--Higher--Faculty | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 1878 80-0 (2007) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to longevity pay for certain campus peace officers employed by a state institution of higher education or public technical institute. House: Higher Education Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . | Education--Higher--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 1929 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the comptroller's electronic funds transfer system and the use of electronic paycards. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Electronic Information Systems | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2121 80-0 (2007) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain state employees. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee | Law Enforcement | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 2179 80-0 (2007) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to compensation of Texas Department of Transportation employees for certain compensatory time. House: Appropriations Referred directly to subcommittee by chair | COMPENSATORY TIME | Highways | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2241 80-0 (2007) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the work hours of and compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety. House: Appropriations Committee report sent to Calendars | COMPENSATORY TIME | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 2452 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to testing for illegal use of controlled substances by employees of state schools. House: Government Reform Committee report sent to Calendars | Crimes--Drugs | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | State Employees
HB 2493 80-0 (2007) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the applicability of restrictions on the representation of a person before a state regulatory agency by a former employee of the agency. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Ethics | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2497 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to compensatory time accrued by a correctional officer employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | COMPENSATORY TIME | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Employees
HB 2498 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to hazardous duty pay for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 2515 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset Bills
HB 2597 80-0 (2007) Author: Homer, Mark Relating to allowing state employees and employees of a public junior college to receive payment for a portion of accrued vacation or sick leave at a discounted rate. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | SICK LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2668 80-0 (2007) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for certain state employees. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
HB 2755 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to who is a dependent for the purposes of the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 2842 80-0 (2007) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Faculty | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 3330 80-0 (2007) Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al. Relating to eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain juvenile correctional officers employed by the Texas Youth Commission. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 3334 80-0 (2007) Author: Frost, Stephen Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain state employees. House: Appropriations No action taken in committee | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 3365 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the employment by state and local governmental entities of individuals who have been convicted of crimes. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Criminal Procedure--General | State Employees
HB 3426 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07 | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset Bills | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3610 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to ethics training for governmental officers and governmental financial advisors. House: Elections Referred to Elections | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Employees | State Officers
HB 3626 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the date on which eligibility for benefits begins under certain programs for governmental employees and retirees. House: Insurance Left pending in committee | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 3717 80-0 (2007) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to the requirements for the position of executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Left pending in committee | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3889 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al. Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general; providing penalties. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT, TEXAS | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 51 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . | ASSAULT LEAVE | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | State Employees
SB 72 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the establishment of the Worksite Wellness Advisory Board and the implementation of worksite wellness policies at state agencies. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Placed on General State Calendar | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STATE EMPLOYEES HEALTH FITNESS & EDUCATION ACT
SB 197 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to a prohibition on state officers or employees who are not United States citizens representing the state in matters concerning certain foreign governments. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | State Employees | State Officers
SB 295 80-0 (2007) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Latham, Thomas
Relating to the administration of polygraph examinations to certain officers and employees of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately | POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 402 80-0 (2007) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures for certain state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 424 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to lobbying by former members of the governor's executive staff; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Ethics | Governor | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees
SB 455 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to accept grants. Senate: Natural Resources Not again placed on intent calendar | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 563 80-0 (2007) Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to assistance by the attorney general in the prosecution of certain offenses involving the use, unlawful appropriation, or misapplication of state property or unlawful conduct in certain state-funded facilities or on other state property; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 695 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Elections--General | Holidays | State Employees
SB 737 80-0 (2007) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain state employees. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07 | Law Enforcement | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 861 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the creation of employee wellness programs by state agencies. Senate: Government Organization Not again placed on intent calendar | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 888 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Education--Higher--Faculty | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 908 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset Bills
SB 917 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission. Senate: Government Organization Left pending in committee | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset Bills | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1199 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to restrictions on certain lobbyist expenditures for meals provided to legislative employees; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees
SB 1310 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the reimbursement of travel expenses for state employees. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees | TRAVEL
SB 1362 80-0 (2007) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the compensation of Texas Department of Transportation employees for certain compensatory time. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. | COMPENSATORY TIME | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1454 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to veteran's employment preferences. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1678 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to a suit against an employee of a governmental unit alleging negligence in the course of the employee's employment. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | State Employees
SB 1722 80-0 (2007) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to physical fitness standards for certain state law enforcement officers. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Major State Calendar | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1761 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the pilot program to provide health services to state employees in state office complexes. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07 | Health--General | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | State Employees
SB 2040 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for certain state employees. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Interim Studies | State Employees
HB 138 79-0 (2005) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain state employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 139 79-0 (2005) Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al. Relating to the hazardous duty performed by certain custodial officers of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 279 79-0 (2005) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement | COMPENSATORY TIME | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
HB 417 79-0 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a supplemental health coverage program under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act for certain persons. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 547 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to minimum personal leave for faculty members at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Faculty | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
HB 562 79-0 (2005) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the career ladder for certain prison industry workers. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | State Employees
HB 650 79-0 (2005) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to the requirements for the position of executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 762 79-0 (2005) Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the solicitation by state officers and employees of and recommendations regarding contributions to charitable organizations and governmental entities. House: Elections
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05 | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Ethics | GIFTS & DONATIONS | State Employees | State Officers
HB 860 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to certain General Land Office programs. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 863 79-0 (2005) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to an employment preference for veterans at state agencies. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 912 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the maximum cost of certain awards presented to state agency employees for professional achievement or outstanding service. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | State Employees
HB 933 79-0 (2005) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to certain insurance for officers and employees of state agencies. House: Insurance
Senate: Government Organization
Committee report printed and distributed | Education--Higher--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | State Employees
HB 952 79-0 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a pilot program to provide health services to state employees in state office complexes. House: Public Health
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05 | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1281 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to the creation of spot-incentive awards for certain state employees. House: Government Reform Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | State Employees
HB 1313 79-0 (2005) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to establishment of a defined contribution health care benefits program for certain active state employees that is operated through the establishment of health reimbursement arrangements. House: Insurance Left pending in subcommittee | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
HB 1407 79-0 (2005) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to an exemption from tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education for children of certain employees of the Texas Forest Service with fire-fighting, rescue, or other special duties who are killed or disabled in the line of duty. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Employees | TEXAS FOREST SERVICE
HB 1428 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to injury leave and related benefits for certain state peace officers injured in the course of performance of duty. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 1589 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the administration of polygraph examinations to certain applicants for positions in the Department of Public Safety. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 1843 79-0 (2005) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 1914 79-0 (2005) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to longevity pay for certain campus peace officers employed by a state institution of higher education or public technical institute. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement | Education--Higher--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 1942 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David Relating to restrictions on and reporting of certain expenditures by registered lobbyists. House: Elections Laid on the table subject to call | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees | State Officers
HB 1975 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to eligibility for participation in the group benefits program established under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. House: Insurance Referred directly to subcommittee by chair | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 2144 79-0 (2005) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to veteran's employment preferences. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Disabilities, Persons with | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 2169 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to ethics requirements for state agency purchasing personnel. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Ethics | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2248 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to salary increases, equity adjustments, and merit payments for certain state employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2282 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the civil penalty for late filing of a lobby registration or report that is corrected by the registrant. House: Elections Left pending in committee | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2316 79-0 (2005) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to member restrictions for commissioners of the Texas Workforce Commission. House: Economic Development Laid on the table subject to call | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2367 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 2377 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the use of private firms by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission in leasing space for state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Human Services--Child Services | REAL ESTATE AGENTS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2378 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the administration of the child care program for children of state employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2379 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the allocation of certain state office space. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05 | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2557 79-0 (2005) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the exception from required public disclosure under the public information law of certain performance evaluations of governmental employees. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Open Records | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | State Employees
HB 2619 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a program by the Office of Rural Community Affairs to assist rural areas with the establishment of emergency services districts. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05 | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | RURAL | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Employees
HB 2690 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Faculty | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 2740 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a pay raise for state employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2743 79-0 (2005) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the overtime compensation of employees of the Texas Youth Commission. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee | COMPENSATORY TIME | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2745 79-0 (2005) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the overtime compensation of employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | COMPENSATORY TIME | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 2773 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2932 79-0 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring state agency purchasing personnel to disclose certain family relationships with business entities receiving certain state agency contracts. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05 | NEPOTISM | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 2933 79-0 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to standards of conduct for and conflicts of interest of state officers and employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Ethics | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2973 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to eligibility for benefit replacement pay. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 3005 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to providing incentives to recruit and retain professional nursing program faculty. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Tuition | Housing--Finance | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Employees
HB 3008 79-0 (2005) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the amount of longevity and hazardous duty pay for certain state employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 3014 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the use of local public junior colleges to provide training to state agency employees. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3026 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the hours of work of corrections officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Employees
HB 3081 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to a survey of the employees of health and human services agencies. House: Human Services Withdrawn from schedule | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3109 79-0 (2005) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the hours of work of corrections officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | State Employees
HB 3274 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the award of state contracts for commercially available services. House: Government Reform Referred to Government Reform | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | OUTSOURCING | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3444 79-0 (2005) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to overtime compensation earned by certain state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Labor--General | Legislature | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3456 79-0 (2005) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to creating an office of civil rights at certain state agencies. House: Government Reform No action taken in committee | DISCRIMINATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE AGENCY CIVIL RIGHTS OFFICE | State Employees
HCR 243 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Instructing the enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 1863. Filed | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICAID | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HCR 249 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 1863. Filed | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICAID | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HCR 250 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 1863. Received from the House | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICAID | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HR 2267 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1863. Reported enrolled | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICAID | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 63 79-0 (2005) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to a pay raise for state employees. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 284 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to certain General Land Office programs. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 315 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to minimum personal leave for faculty members at public institutions of higher education. Senate: Education Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments | Education--Higher--Faculty | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
SB 450 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information regarding the employees of a prosecutor's office or of an office with jurisdiction over child protective services. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Open Records | State Employees
SB 572 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al. Relating to the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures for certain state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 633 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to a pilot program to provide health services to state employees in state office complexes. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 732 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the administration of polygraph examinations to certain applicants for positions in the Department of Public Safety. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
SB 1011 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to restrictions on and reporting of certain expenditures by registered lobbyists. House: Elections
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/05 | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1094 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to veteran's employment preferences. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Disabilities, Persons with | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SB 1160 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the civil penalty for late filing of a lobby registration or report that is corrected by the registrant. Senate: Administration No action taken in committee | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1180 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to the group benefit plans provided to certain retired state and university employees and their dependents. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees | State Finances--Budget
SB 1201 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to creating an office of civil rights at certain state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to State Affairs | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DISCRIMINATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE AGENCY CIVIL RIGHTS OFFICE | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1269 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to establishment of a defined contribution health care benefits program for certain active state employees that is operated through the establishment of health reimbursement arrangements. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
SB 1345 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Berman, Leo
Relating to the amount of emergency leave granted by state agencies to state employees on unpaid military leave. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 1533 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to parking by state employees in state-owned garages. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately | PARKING | State Employees
SB 1543 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the applicability of across-the-board salary increases to employees of institutions of higher education. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Education--Higher--Faculty | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 1567 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the amount of longevity and hazardous duty pay for certain state employees. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1573 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the state employee incentive program, including abolishing the Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee | INCENTIVE & PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1616 79-0 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to statutory authority for certain governmental entities to take certain actions to permit the legislature to reduce appropriations to those agencies. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1643 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to a strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas. Senate: Education No action taken in subcommittee | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Employees
SB 1723 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the hours of work of corrections officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Employees
SB 1750 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 1776 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration | Family--Marriage Relationship | Legislature | State Employees
SB 1863 79-0 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; providing a penalty. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICAID | Oil & Gas | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SR 1084 79-0 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1863. Reported enrolled | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICAID | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 119 79-1 (2005) Author: Blake, Jr., Roy Relating to participation of certain annuitants and their dependents in the state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments | Education--Higher--Faculty | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 120 79-1 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to an exception for certain employees of the Texas Lottery Commission from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | EMPLOYMENT AT WILL | Labor--General | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 22 79-2 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to an exception for certain employees of the Texas Lottery Commission from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Amusements, Games, Sports | EMPLOYMENT AT WILL | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 46 79-2 (2005) Author: Blake, Jr., Roy Relating to participation of certain annuitants and their dependents in the state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments | Education--Higher--Faculty | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
SB 20 79-3 (2006) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al. Relating to reporting of certain gifts to public officials. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized | Ethics | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2 78-0 (2003) Author: Swinford, David | et. al. Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government. House: Government Reform Placed on Major State Calendar | ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC | ADJUTANT GENERAL | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGENCY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | AUDITOR, STATE | BARBER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LICENSING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TEXASONLINE AUTHORITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 76 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an employment preference for veterans. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Vetoed by the Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 88 78-0 (2003) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to coverage for certain prescriptions to stop smoking under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments Placed on General State Calendar | Insurance--Health & Accident | PRESCRIPTIONS | SMOKING | State Employees
HB 89 78-0 (2003) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a leave of absence for certain state employees who are donating an organ, bone marrow, or blood. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | State Employees
HB 285 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Dan Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain state employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 322 78-0 (2003) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to the use of sick and annual leave benefits by a state employee who sustains a compensable injury. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
HB 459 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to annual vacation leave accrual for state employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees
HB 464 78-0 (2003) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the hazardous duty performed by certain custodial officers of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 704 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to attorney's fees in the subrogation of a state employee's workers' compensation claim. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees
HB 707 78-0 (2003) Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al. Relating to a uniform strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 834 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the appointment of a management team to manage and operate a community center for mental health or mental retardation services. House: Public Health
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration | COMMUNITY CENTERS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | State Employees
HB 863 78-0 (2003) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to access to certain information about former employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice under the public information law. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Open Records | State Employees
HB 906 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the human resources staff and functions of state agencies. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization | OUTSOURCING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | State Employees
HB 953 78-0 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to educational requirements for game wardens. House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res | Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 954 78-0 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to providing a tax-exempt benefit plan to cover educational expenses to employees of state agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees | Taxation--Income
HB 959 78-0 (2003) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al. Relating to the benefits provided to the survivors of certain public employees killed in the line of duty. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 985 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to a temporary service retirement option for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas who are employed by the legislature. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee | Legislature | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 995 78-0 (2003) Author: Mercer, Ken | et. al. Relating to the protection of public employees who report a waste of funds from retaliation by a state or local governmental entity. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 1075 78-0 (2003) Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to criminal history record information for state agency information technology personnel. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03 | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1187 78-0 (2003) Author: Luna, Vilma Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation by employees at certain facilities. House: Human Services No action taken in committee | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 1258 78-0 (2003) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to accommodations and work assignments for certain pregnant Department of Public Safety officers. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1297 78-0 (2003) Author: Allen, Ray
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to limits on indemnification of state employees and officials. House: Civil Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Employees | State Officers
HB 1318 78-0 (2003) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to workforce planning requirements for state agencies and the compensation, accountability, and employment of certain state employees. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1319 78-0 (2003) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the creation of employee wellness programs by state agencies. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1505 78-0 (2003) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to compensatory time off for certain persons who are employed by the state as peace officers. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement | COMPENSATORY TIME | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1563 78-0 (2003) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to the General Land Office's Adopt-A-Map/Adopt-A-Document Program. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GIFTS & DONATIONS | State Employees
HB 1645 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Wages | State Employees
HB 1735 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to disease management services under certain state-funded or state-administered health plans. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately | CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 1742 78-0 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to issues involving the operations or financial accountability of state agencies. House: Government Reform Referred to Government Reform | AUDITOR, STATE | FRAUD | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STRATEGIC PLANS
HB 1748 78-0 (2003) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to a study of opportunities for continued employment of employees of state schools for persons with mental retardation. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 2028 78-0 (2003) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to protecting public employees who refuse to perform an illegal act; providing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
HB 2116 78-0 (2003) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the operation of Texas Task Force 1. House: Higher Education
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees | TEXAS TASK FORCE 1
HB 2376 78-0 (2003) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the correction or removal from the statutes of obsolete references regarding the surety bonds of state officers and employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03 | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2425 78-0 (2003) Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state and certain local fiscal matters; making appropriations. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective according to its terms | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 2492 78-0 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to continued health insurance benefits for eligible surviving spouses of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from calendar | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 2501 78-0 (2003) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the settlement of certain claims against the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Civil Practices No action taken in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2524 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Dan Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain state employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 2525 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Dan
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the punishment of certain assaults committed against persons who contract with government and employees of those persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03 | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | State Employees
HB 2618 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Dan Relating to the provision of state flags on the death of certain current or former custodial employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and fire protection employees. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FLAGS | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
HB 2639 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the coverage of certain adjunct faculty members of a public junior college under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 2641 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to minimum personal leave for faculty members at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education | Education--Higher--Faculty | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
HB 2694 78-0 (2003) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to fraud awareness training for employees of state agencies. House: Government Reform Referred to Government Reform | FRAUD | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2706 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
HB 2845 78-0 (2003) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the ability of state agencies to use the Internet and other resources to obtain more cost-effective travel reservations and tickets for state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Employees | TRAVEL
HB 2862 78-0 (2003) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to institutions of higher education, including the administration, operation, governance, and financing of those institutions. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3007 78-0 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to state personnel and other state human resources matters. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3045 78-0 (2003) Author: Cook, Robert
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the limitation on the allocation of office space to state agencies. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Placed on intent calendar | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3199 78-0 (2003) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the compensation of certain state law enforcement officers. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee | Law Enforcement | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 3256 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to group coverage plans for state employees. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Referred to State Health Care Expend, Select | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 3268 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to certain gratuities accepted by employees of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | State Employees
HB 3287 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the establishment of a defined contribution health care benefits program for state employees and retired state employees. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Meeting cancelled | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 3332 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to certain group benefit plans provided to certain governmental officers, employees, and retirees and their dependents. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Referred to State Health Care Expend, Select | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees | State Finances--Budget
HB 3359 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the establishment of a defined contribution health care benefits program for state employees, retired state employees, active school employees, and retired school employees. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Referred to State Health Care Expend, Select | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees
HB 3360 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a defined contribution health care benefits program for state employees, retired state employees, active school employees, and retired school employees that is operated through the establishment of medical savings accounts. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Left pending in committee | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Financial--Savings & Loans | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees
HB 3361 78-0 (2003) Author: Corte, Frank | et. al. Relating to state employee military leave. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Laid on the table subject to call | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 3363 78-0 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to requiring state agencies to report on legal matters. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3456 78-0 (2003) Author: Heflin, Talmadge Relating to health benefit plans under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Employees
HB 3530 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to certain communications with state employees, agents, contractors and sub-contractors. House: Elections No action taken in committee | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 3543 78-0 (2003) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to the electronic payroll deduction for state employee dues. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Electronic Information Systems | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HCR 290 78-0 (2003) Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2425. Signed by the Governor | Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | WATER--CONSERVATION
HCR 301 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 2425. Received from the House | Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | WATER--CONSERVATION
HJR 25 78-0 (2003) Author: Wilson, Ron Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting discrimination against or preferential treatment of a person in public employment, public education, or public contracting after the economic effects of past discrimination have been offset through the payment of reparations. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Employees
HR 1772 78-0 (2003) Author: Garza, Timoteo Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952. 1 hr. notice-for consideration | AUDITOR, STATE | BINGO | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Ethics | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Financial--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IDENTITY THEFT | Insurance--General | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Oil & Gas | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION | PRIVATE INITIATIVES, COMMISSION ON | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | SURPLUS PROPERTY | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HR 1864 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1370. Reported enrolled | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees | State Finances--Budget
SB 101 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to a prohibition on certain employment or representation by members or employees of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Employees | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 149 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al. Relating to a leave of absence for certain state employees who are donating an organ, tissue, bone marrow, or blood. Senate: Government Organization Co-author authorized | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | State Employees
SB 170 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to a uniform strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas. Senate: Education Referred to Education | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Employees
SB 464 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the appointment of a management team to manage and operate a community center for mental health or mental retardation services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03 | COMMUNITY CENTERS | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | State Employees
SB 525 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the creation of employee wellness programs by state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 674 78-0 (2003) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to compensatory time off for certain persons who are employed by the state as peace officers. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately | COMPENSATORY TIME | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 724 78-0 (2003) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the settlement of certain claims against the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 728 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the benefits provided to the survivors of certain public employees killed in the line of duty. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Appropriations | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
SB 804 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to accommodations and work assignments for certain pregnant Department of Public Safety officers. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03 | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 808 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to certain diseases, illnesses, and exposures suffered by certain public safety employees. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Employees
SB 844 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Wages | State Employees
SB 938 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Sponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to enforcement of veteran's employment preferences. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SB 959 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to continued health insurance benefits for eligible surviving spouses of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
SB 1160 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures of state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1198 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to investigations and decisions regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation by employees at certain facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
SB 1370 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to certain group benefit plans provided to certain governmental officers, employees, and retirees and their dependents. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/03 | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees | State Finances--Budget | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1371 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to state fiscal matters; making an appropriation. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance | Energy--Conservation | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 1397 78-0 (2003) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the operation of Texas Task Force 1. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security No action taken in committee | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees | TEXAS TASK FORCE 1
SB 1478 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to protecting certain public employees who report violations of law. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar | City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
SB 1513 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to various state workforce issues. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization | Labor--Management Relations | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 1603 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Casteel, Carter
Relating to charitable contributions by state employees to the General Land Office's Adopt-A-Map/Adopt-A-Document Program. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Historic Preservation & Museums | State Employees
SB 1652 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to institutions of higher education, including the administration, operation, governance, and financing of those institutions, and to certain security services provided to such institutions and certain other educational institutions. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS
SB 1747 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to minimum personal leave for faculty members at public institutions of higher education. Senate: Education No action taken in committee | Education--Higher--Faculty | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
SB 1800 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Relating to state employee military leave. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/03 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SB 1952 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Rules suspended | AUDITOR, STATE | BINGO | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Ethics | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Financial--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IDENTITY THEFT | Insurance--General | JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON POSTCONVICTION EXONERATIONS | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Oil & Gas | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PRIVATE INITIATIVES, COMMISSION ON | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | SURPLUS PROPERTY | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SCR 70 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2425. Received by the Secretary of the Senate | Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | WATER--CONSERVATION
SCR 71 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 1652. Signed by the Governor | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Purchasing--State | Resolutions--Corrective | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SJR 8 78-0 (2003) Author: Lindsay, Jon Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision that prohibits state employees, and other employees who are compensated with state money, from receiving a salary for serving on the governing body of a city, town, or district. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Ethics | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 30 78-1 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an employment preference for veterans. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 53 78-1 (2003) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: 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
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
HB 42 78-2 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an employment preference for veterans. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 59 78-3 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an employment preference for veterans. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 22 78-3 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to appropriation of certain funds collected by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission that will be transferred to the Texas Department of Agriculture. Filed | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 349 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to procedures adopted by a state entity to ensure an employment preference for veterans. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 568 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to annual vacation leave accrual for state employees. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 569 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to administrative approval of state employee contributions to the sick leave pool. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01 | SICK LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 657 77-0 (2001) Author: Ellis, Dan | et. al. Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain state employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 804 77-0 (2001) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to the period of service of the directors of legislative agencies. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | AUDITOR, STATE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Legislature | State Employees | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 1192 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to a gateway doctor pilot program for the provision of medical benefits to certain state employees who sustain compensable injuries. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars | Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS | State Employees
HB 1237 77-0 (2001) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the adoption of a medical savings account pilot program for state employees. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | State Employees
HB 1269 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to grievance and complaint resolution procedures for certain state employees. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1271 77-0 (2001) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to strategic plans performed by state agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Labor--Workforce Development | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STRATEGIC PLANS
HB 1358 77-0 (2001) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the analysis of, and certain measures that address, the staffing needs of state agencies. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Labor--Workforce Development | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STRATEGIC PLANS
HB 1528 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to prohibiting collective bargaining between the state or a political subdivision of the state and certain labor organizations representing public employees that advocate the right to strike. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1545 77-0 (2001) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the operation, regulation, administration, and financing of public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01 | CREDIT CARDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 1675 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the establishment of a minimum wage for public employees. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | State Employees
HB 1774 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the use of sick or annual leave before receiving workers' compensation benefits by an employee of the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SICK LEAVE | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1853 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to coverage for certain dependent children under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Employees
HB 2031 77-0 (2001) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to an optional defined contribution retirement plan for persons eligible to participate in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 2080 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to community service leave for state agency employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COMMUNITY SERVICE | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees
HB 2130 77-0 (2001) Author: Bosse, Fred Relating to granting one-time merit payments under the state employee incentive program. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2247 77-0 (2001) Author: Ellis, Dan
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to establishing an exit interview process for employees of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2268 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to minimum personal leave for faculty members at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars | Education--Higher--Faculty | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees
HB 2397 77-0 (2001) Author: Chavez, Norma
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report concerning the compensation received by part-time and full-time faculty members at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01 | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2427 77-0 (2001) Author: Hawley, Judy | et. al. Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain state employees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 2460 77-0 (2001) Author: Ellis, Dan Relating to directing the state's classification officer to reevaluate the classification of chaplains. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee | Religion | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 2492 77-0 (2001) Author: Bosse, Fred
Sponsor: 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 2598 77-0 (2001) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to establishing a telecommuting policy for state agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TELECOMMUTING
HB 2805 77-0 (2001) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to transferring sick leave between immediate family members who are state employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | SICK LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2860 77-0 (2001) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al. Relating to youth-related volunteer activity leave for state agency employees. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Minors--General | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2898 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to loan repayment assistance for certain social workers who work for the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Human Services--Child Services | PROTECTIVE & REGULATORY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
HB 2914 77-0 (2001) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state fiscal matters; making an appropriation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2976 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the funding of the State Office of Risk Management. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01 | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Employees
HB 3065 77-0 (2001) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to political contributions to and conflicts of interest of members of governing bodies and employees of state agencies and former members or employees; providing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Employees | State Officers
HB 3113 77-0 (2001) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to grievance procedures for employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Left pending in committee | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | State Employees
HB 3187 77-0 (2001) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to youth-related volunteer activity leave for state agency employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Minors--General | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
HB 3200 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to conflicts of interest of Department of Information Resources employees. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Ethics | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 3226 77-0 (2001) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to injury leave for certain state employees injured in the course of performance of duty. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 3281 77-0 (2001) Author: Walker, Gary Relating to overtime compensation for certain employees of the Texas Forest Service while working in an emergency situation. House: Appropriations Reported favorably as substituted | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 3396 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the right of a public employee to be represented in certain meetings with a supervisor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
HB 3430 77-0 (2001) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to solicitation for a charitable organization of or benefiting state employees; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | State Employees
HB 3445 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to state employment practices. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3472 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to mediation of certain claims brought by a public employee who reports a violation of law. House: Civil Practices Laid on the table subject to call | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
HJR 73 77-0 (2001) Author: Wilson, Ron Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting preferential treatment of a person in public employment, public education, or public contracting after the economic effects of past discrimination have been offset through the payment of reparations. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Employees
SB 188 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is an emergency medical services volunteer. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
SB 255 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike Relating to injury leave for certain state employees injured in the course of performance of duty. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
SB 363 77-0 (2001) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to a leave of absence for certain state employees who are donating an organ, bone marrow, or blood. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | State Employees
SB 435 77-0 (2001) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain state employees. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 453 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the use of sick or annual leave before receiving workers' compensation benefits by an employee of the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SICK LEAVE | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 491 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to strategic plans performed by state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Labor--Workforce Development | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STRATEGIC PLANS
SB 513 77-0 (2001) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the period of service of the directors of legislative agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | AUDITOR, STATE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Legislature | State Employees | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
SB 587 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the analysis of, and certain measures that address, the staffing needs of state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01 | Labor--Workforce Development | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STRATEGIC PLANS
SB 798 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the listing of state agency