Legislation authored by José Rodríguez

Includes legislation with José Rodríguez as the primary author for the 82nd through 86th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

86th Regular Session
SB 136 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the public school finance system.
SB 137 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
SB 138 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
SB 139 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a notice of educational rights for certain student evaluations.
SB 140 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the use of alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements for certain students.
SB 141 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.
SB 142 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of school counselors at public middle, junior high, and high school campuses.
SB 143 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
SB 144 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
SB 145 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
SB 146 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products.
SB 147 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
SB 148 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan.
SB 149 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception.
SB 150 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the Whole Woman's Health Act.
SB 151 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
SB 152 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the criminal offense of homosexual conduct.
SB 153 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
SB 154 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
SB 155 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
SB 156 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense.
SB 157 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
SB 158 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to increasing criminal penalties for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
SB 159 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain required nondisclosure and arbitration agreements.
SB 160 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on sex discrimination in employment compensation.
SB 161 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
SB 162 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft.
SB 163 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
SB 164 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
SB 165 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures.
SB 166 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the inquiry of immigration status of a person under a lawful detention by certain persons under the direction or control of a local governmental entity or campus police department.
SB 167 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the enforcement by certain local governmental entities and campus police departments of state and federal laws governing immigration.
SB 168 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the removal from office of a public officer of a political subdivision for policies or actions regarding immigration enforcement.
SB 209 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to social work services in public schools.
SB 216 Last Action: Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or the county's chief administrator.
SB 217 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted an occupational driver's license; providing for an administrative fee.
SB 218 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision of mental health services to persons younger than 18 years of age.
SB 219 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to certain fees of and costs incurred by sheriffs and constables.
SB 253 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to expedited proceedings in cases involving dangerously damaged or deteriorated or substandard buildings or improvements in a municipality.
SB 254 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to court appointment of a receiver for a property that is in violation of certain ordinances in certain municipalities.
SB 255 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to minimum education requirements for child protective services caseworkers.
SB 256 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
SB 257 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authority to establish a customer assistance program for certain municipally owned utilities.
SB 258 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to anatomical gifts.
SB 259 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the disposition and removal of a decedent's remains.
SB 260 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees.
SB 261 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to written agreements incident to divorce or annulment.
SB 262 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to court-ordered support for a child with a disability.
SB 263 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure.
SB 264 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a protective order by default.
SB 265 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to temporary orders during the pendency of an appeal in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 266 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to notice regarding summer weekend possession of a child under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 267 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain rights of the sole managing conservator of a child in relation to the child's passport.
SB 268 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
SB 270 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the practice of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans; authorizing a fee.
SB 309 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the fiduciary status of a directed trust advisor.
SB 310 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority granted under and form of a medical power of attorney.
SB 360 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture
Caption: Relating to a study on migrant labor housing facilities.
SB 510 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
SB 511 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the installation of unsafe motor vehicle tires; providing a civil penalty.
SB 512 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
SB 513 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.
SB 514 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to speech protections for student publications in public schools.
SB 515 Last Action: Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the effects of the construction of a border wall on storm drainage and other environmental matters in this state.
SB 521 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain solicitation responses and contracts resulting from a school district or open-enrollment charter school solicitation for goods or services.
SB 527 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to voter registration application form distribution information reported through the Public Education Information Management System.
SB 564 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to collecting data regarding unaccompanied minors in certain child-care facilities.
SB 571 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to lower speed limits on certain highways.
SB 593 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to access to a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information for mental health service providers.
SB 630 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study and report regarding shortages in certain health professions.
SB 631 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to trusts.
SB 697 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities.
SB 780 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
SB 801 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to protective orders.
SB 802 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy.
SB 803 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to a written assessment regarding a defendant suspected of having a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
SB 804 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
SB 815 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation and preservation of certain records of criminal proceedings.
SB 1023 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the prima facie speed limit on certain streets and highways.
SB 1164 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the disposition of an item bearing a counterfeit trademark seized in connection with a criminal offense.
SB 1165 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to an inquiry by a peace officer as to the nationality or immigration status of a person presumed to be a family violence victim or witness.
SB 1166 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to obsolete references to the Texas Probate Code.
SB 1167 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the exemption for certain savings plans from attachment, execution, or other seizure for a creditor's claim.
SB 1208 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to decedents' estates, transfer on death deeds, and matters involving probate courts.
SB 1379 Last Action: Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers.
SB 1380 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.
SB 1381 Last Action: Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to a biennial report on stormwater infrastructure in this state.
SB 1382 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
SB 1383 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex traits.
SB 1392 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the territory of the Culberson County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1401 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a procedure in a justice or municipal court for rendering certain judgments and sentences.
SB 1402 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/20
Caption: Relating to regulation by certain counties of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped.
SB 1403 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a court to hear and determine issues regarding a child seeking special immigrant juvenile status.
SB 1416 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
SB 1419 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the independent provider health plan monitor for certain appeals in the Medicaid managed care program.
SB 1433 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
SB 1593 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to training by the Texas Department of Transportation on the recognition and prevention of smuggling and trafficking of persons.
SB 1594 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the regulation of open-enrollment charter schools and requiring a study comparing and evaluating certain characteristics of open-enrollment charter schools and school districts.
SB 1751 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the El Paso County Hospital District.
SB 1752 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching money is available.
SB 1753 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of radioactive waste.
SB 1805 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to egg grading.
SB 1806 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal specialty license plates.
SB 1807 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision of recovery community organization services under Medicaid.
SB 1808 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the use of promotoras and community health workers in Medicaid managed care.
SB 1813 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
SB 1850 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to used and scrap tire handlers.
SB 1922 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a demonstration project that allows federally qualified health centers to test innovative health care delivery systems and data sharing under certain public benefits programs.
SB 1960 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authority of a hospital district governing board to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate certain issues.
SB 2038 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
SB 2039 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of certain health care providers in the provider network of a Medicaid managed care organization.
SB 2040 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates and access to care.
SB 2170 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to pollinator health.
SB 2184 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to authorizing an increase in an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
SB 2198 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of a court order for possession of or access to a child.
SB 2205 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to programs established to eliminate injection-associated infectious diseases; providing certain civil and criminal immunity.
SB 2248 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the development and operation of an aerial cable car or aerial tramway by a regional mobility authority created by a municipality.
SB 2438 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses.
SB 2447 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to certain rental assistance and other projects financed by private activity bonds.
SCR 60 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the McDonald Observatory on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
SJR 6 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Sexual Harassment Oversight Commission.
SJR 7 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
SJR 8 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
SJR 9 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
SR 86 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the life of José Tomás Canales.
SR 87 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Reverberations of Memory, Violence, and History Conference.
SR 98 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the nation of Israel for its achievements in water management.
SR 114 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the delegation from Culberson County.
SR 115 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the delegation from Jeff Davis County.
SR 116 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the delegation from Hudspeth County.
SR 184 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing The University of Texas at El Paso for attaining the R1 designation.
SR 185 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Diana Natalicio for her service as president of The University of Texas at El Paso.
SR 215 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the community action agencies of Texas.
SR 219 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2019, as El Paso Day.
SR 245 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2019, as Presidio County Day.
SR 431 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Robert Weist for being selected for the Employee Spotlight by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
SR 432 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 2, 2019, as National Service Recognition Day.
SR 458 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert Donovan Newman.
SR 459 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Catherine Ann Berry.
SR 479 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ron Stallworth for his efforts to advance civil rights and racial equality.
SR 531 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 8, 2019, as Texas Promotores and Community Health Workers Day.
SR 556 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Grace Neve Valdez for leading the Gifts for Good project.
SR 557 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 16, 2019, as Texas Education and Sharing Day.
SR 587 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Karl Rimkus for his work as chair of the Senate District 29 Environmental Advisory Committee.
SR 588 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Environmental Excellence Recognition Program for promoting environmental stewardship in West Texas.
SR 589 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lauren Baldwin for her commitment to protecting the environment.
SR 656 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Presidio ISD on its selection for the Texas Education Agency's Grow Your Own Grant Program.
SR 657 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Marfa Martians for being selected to place a scientific experiment on the International Space Station.
SR 764 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bianca Porras for being named a 2018 Texas History Day Teacher of the Year.
SR 804 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Manuel Alvarado.
SR 862 Last Action: Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Victor "Trae" Apodaca III.
85th Regular Session
SB 160 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based solely on the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.
SB 161 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
SB 162 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products.
SB 163 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan.
SB 164 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception.
SB 165 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
SB 166 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
SB 167 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures.
SB 168 Last Action: Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Caption: Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region.
SB 169 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
SB 170 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a civil action to collect a civil penalty for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia.
SB 251 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
SB 330 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
SB 421 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
SB 422 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.
SB 423 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantaged students and students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
SB 424 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the secure confinement of certain children.
SB 425 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the availability under the public information law of information contained in a bid or proposal after a contract is executed or awarded.
SB 426 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
SB 427 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
SB 428 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities.
SB 429 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to minimum education requirements for child protective services caseworkers.
SB 430 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
SB 431 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issue certain documents.
SB 432 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a report identifying each provision of state law that has been declared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court.
SB 433 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
SB 434 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
SB 435 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas.
SB 436 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the operation of the special education continuing advisory committee.
SB 437 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.
SB 438 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.
SB 439 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
SB 440 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use by certain municipalities of hotel occupancy tax revenue to improve or expand certain airports.
SB 441 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to eligibility of surviving spouses of disabled veterans for specialty license plates.
SB 442 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
SB 473 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to paid rest breaks for construction employees of construction contractors and subcontractors; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 474 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
SB 475 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to safety training for employees performing construction work under a contract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties.
SB 476 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to claims for unpaid wages.
SB 511 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to a written declaration to designate a guardian before the need for a guardian arises.
SB 512 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the form and revocation of medical powers of attorney.
SB 513 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts.
SB 556 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
SB 557 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the period for filing a claim for reimbursement for certain ancillary services under the Medicaid program.
SB 567 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
SB 568 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
SB 569 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a review and report by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding the oversight and enforcement of unpermitted discharges of oil and gas waste or of other substances or materials associated with certain operations or activities regulated by the commission.
SB 570 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the retention, storage, transportation, disposal, processing, and reuse of used or scrap tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
SB 593 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities.
SB 617 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to trusts.
SB 665 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to education requirements for a notary public appointment; authorizing a fee.
SB 691 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the fees collected by justices of the peace on the filing of certain civil actions to fund a law library.
SB 692 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to regulation by certain counties of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped.
SB 704 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the public school finance system.
SB 776 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to including in the minimum attendance requirement of a public school student any absence of the student to participate in an extracurricular activity.
SB 777 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of school counselors at public middle, junior high, and high school campuses.
SB 799 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
SB 819 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the execution of a declaration for mental health treatment.
SB 830 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property.
SB 831 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans.
SB 835 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes.
SB 836 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a contract or other agreement between certain governmental entities and a credit services organization or related business.
SB 918 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness training and reporting by cosmetology license holders.
SB 919 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to sign a death certificate in limited situations.
SB 926 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to durable powers of attorney.
SB 927 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a special education recovery program operated by the Texas Education Agency.
SB 928 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Tom Lea Trail.
SB 958 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the deadline for filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a death penalty case.
SB 964 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the Jeff Davis County Underground Water Conservation District; authorizing a fee.
SB 1017 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to decedents' estates and certain posthumous gifts.
SB 1025 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities.
SB 1111 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
SB 1233 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to a writ of mandamus by a court of appeals against certain judges.
SB 1234 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the possession of a child on the child's birthday under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 1235 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the rendition of certain temporary orders during the pendency of a suit for modification of an order that provides for the conservatorship, support, or possession of or access to a child.
SB 1236 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to child custody evaluations; creating an offense.
SB 1237 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to procedures in a suit for dissolution of a marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 1238 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits.
SB 1240 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
SB 1241 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to law enforcement's duty to report to the National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime Information Center certain information concerning a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
SB 1242 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
SB 1243 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of improper contact with an adult victim of a criminal offense and providing certain rights to a victim and the victim's family regarding contact by an inmate or an inmate's representative.
SB 1244 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the prima facie speed limit in an urban district.
SB 1245 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in this state.
SB 1246 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the salary of a bailiff in El Paso County.
SB 1273 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain felony cases where the state agrees to relief.
SB 1274 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; creating a criminal offense.
SB 1313 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability.
SB 1314 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the regulation of substance abuse facilities and programs for juveniles.
SB 1315 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the duties of a personal bond pretrial release office.
SB 1332 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law.
SB 1472 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to granting to the board of trustees of certain municipally owned utilities the authority to set the compensation of employees necessary to provide service and protect against interruption.
SB 1473 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authority to establish a customer assistance program for certain municipally owned utilities.
SB 1521 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to recording certain criminal proceedings.
SB 1531 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
SB 1532 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted an occupational driver's license; providing for an administrative fee.
SB 1533 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to mental health first aid training for university employees.
SB 1534 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the entry of a plea by defendants charged with certain misdemeanors involving family violence.
SB 1535 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to school districts of innovation.
SB 1596 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
SB 1597 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct an evaluation and submit a report regarding the use of wind and solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater on real property owned by the state.
SB 1631 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the child safety zone applicable to a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
SB 1632 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the Whole Woman's Health Act.
SB 1657 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements for certain individuals who are no longer enrolled in school.
SB 1700 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to uniform reporting of information concerning protective orders, concerning magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and concerning conditions of bond imposed on a person awaiting trial in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
SB 1701 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the terms of the board members of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
SB 1828 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to treatment and registration of juveniles adjudicated for a sexual offense.
SB 1829 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to common nuisances.
SB 1830 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the use of connected braking systems to maintain distance between vehicles.
SB 1993 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the licensing and other regulation of wrap lenders.
SB 2026 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to a biennial report on stormwater infrastructure in this state.
SB 2027 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability.
SB 2028 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
SB 2029 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to funding for new and existing migrant labor housing facilities; establishing an interagency task force to provide support for migrant agricultural workers.
SB 2073 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a mechanic's or materialman's lien for retained funds under certain construction contracts.
SB 2074 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
SB 2075 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to vehicle registration.
SB 2076 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the titling of motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense and authorizing fees.
SB 2223 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to Medicaid funding in this state, including the federal government's participation in that funding.
SB 2224 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.
SB 2225 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to speech protections for student newspapers in public schools.
SB 2226 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the renewal of the Texas Health Care Transformation and Quality Improvement Program waiver under Medicaid.
SJR 16 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
SJR 17 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
SJR 18 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
SR 2 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22 and 23, 2017, as El Paso Days.
SR 133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 2 through 8, 2017, as Chicano History Week.
SR 134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Project Vida on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
SR 233 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Hudspeth County on the occasion of its centennial celebration.
SR 234 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert Lyons.
SR 244 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2017, as ATPE Day.
SR 272 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2017, as the Day of the Fallen.
SR 315 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2017, as Culberson County Day.
SR 316 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2017, as Presidio County Day.
SR 395 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joseph E. Torres.
SR 454 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Nancy Hurt Tovar for her contributions to the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.
SR 455 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing A Smoke-Free Paso del Norte on the occasion of its 15th anniversary.
SR 456 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Army National Guard on its commitment to pursuing energy efficiency and water conservation.
SR 568 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2017, as Transgender Visibility Day.
SR 693 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Texas Silver Student Study Group for their contributions to the state.
SR 706 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Honoring the economic contributions made by immigrants to the Lone Star State.
SR 785 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the El Paso DWI/Drug Court Intervention and Treatment Program for its contributions to the community.
SR 866 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Arcadio Durán Jr.
SR 867 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Zuill Bailey for receiving two Grammy Awards.
SR 868 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leah Esther Loredo on the occasion of her birthday.
SR 901 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Dixon Water Foundation for receiving the 2017 Leopold Conservation Award for Texas.
SR 902 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Senate District 29 Environmental Advisory Committee for organizing the Water Resources and Conservation Symposium.
85th 1st Called Session
SB 36 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
SB 37 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to stipends for certain public school teachers.
SB 38 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
SB 40 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the public school finance system.
SB 41 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
SB 44 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
SB 45 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain essential health benefits.
SB 74 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
SB 75 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to a report concerning health care providers participating in the breast and cervical cancer services program, the family planning program, and the Texas women's health program.
SB 76 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
SB 95 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the Whole Woman's Health Act.
SJR 6 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
SR 1 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Roy Ortega on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 53 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Thomas Mulford Diamond.
SR 132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Karl Putnam.
SR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Isabel Baca for receiving a 2017 Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award.
SR 142 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Song An for receiving a 2017 Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award.
SR 143 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ann Branan Horak for receiving a 2017 Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award.
84th Regular Session
SB 144 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.
SB 145 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to reimbursement of certain medical costs for victims of certain sex offenses and compensation to victims of stalking for relocation and housing rental expenses.
SB 146 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to compensation to victims of stalking for relocation and housing rental expenses.
SB 147 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case; providing penalties.
SB 148 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
SB 151 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
SB 152 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.
SB 153 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
SB 154 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 155 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
SB 159 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education.
SB 160 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Border Security by Pres
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
SB 161 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students of limited English proficiency in public schools.
SB 162 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
SB 163 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
SB 325 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a college of business administration complex at The University of Texas at El Paso.
SB 375 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the applicability of a wage and salary presumption to an incarcerated person for purposes of determining child support obligations.
SB 376 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
SB 377 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of prostitution.
SB 378 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
SB 379 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals.
SB 380 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
SB 387 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to trusts and certain other forms of asset protection.
SB 388 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Suicide Prevention.
SB 389 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the placement of military occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings.
SB 397 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game.
SB 405 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to voter registration at the polling place during early voting.
SB 406 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to reforming the electoral process; creating a criminal offense.
SB 407 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the acceptance of a voter.
SB 408 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain county contracts.
SB 409 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
SB 466 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the affidavit required to be exempt from jury service due to a physical or mental impairment.
SB 467 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the early voting period for certain elections.
SB 468 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medical treatment related to childbirth and contraception.
SB 469 Last Action: Corrected comm. report printed & distributed
Caption: Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials.
SB 470 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
SB 471 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to reviews and investigations conducted by the Texas Education Agency.
SB 472 Last Action: Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
Caption: Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veteran's liaison.
SB 508 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the employment of veterans by a public entity or public work of this state.
SB 509 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses committed against a person in custody.
SB 510 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a criminal penalty for violating a condition of bond, condition of community supervision, or court order requiring installation of an ignition interlock device.
SB 571 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
SB 583 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.
SB 589 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
SB 597 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the definition of an eligible central municipality for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
SB 598 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to improvements on private property for public private partnerships.
SB 599 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to insurers' choices in connection with uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.
SB 600 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to underinsured motorist coverage in personal automobile insurance policies.
SB 629 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to agreements of certain counties to acquire, construct, maintain, or operate a toll bridge.
SB 630 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to protective orders for certain victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking.
SB 645 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine and recommend revisions to any state laws pertaining to juvenile records.
SB 658 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from vehicle registration for certain farm vehicles owned by a farmers' cooperative society or marketing association.
SB 659 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage.
SB 660 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program.
SB 662 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
SB 663 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the bill of costs provided to a defendant before the costs are payable.
SB 675 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to social work services in public schools.
SB 692 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.
SB 730 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the regulation of abortion providers and facilities.
SB 731 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to funding for certain transportation infrastructure projects near the international border of this state; making an appropriation.
SB 737 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to certain protective orders and magistrate's orders for emergency protection.
SB 751 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the scope of practice of and the prescribing and ordering authority of advanced practice registered nurses.
SB 787 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the improvement of oral health care access through the regulation of dental hygiene practitioners, dental hygienists, and dentists in this state.
SB 811 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to providing a translated copy of a student's individualized education program to parents unable to speak English.
SB 812 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
SB 813 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the use of digitized signatures in certain family law proceedings.
SB 814 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to waivers of citation in certain family law suits.
SB 815 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to a temporary restraining order for preservation of property and protection of the parties in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
SB 816 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a dismissal or nonsuit of an application for a protective order.
SB 817 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a protective order and the appointment of a managing conservator in certain family law proceedings.
SB 818 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a parent appointed as a conservator of a child disclose certain information regarding family violence; creating a criminal offense.
SB 819 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain temporary orders in a suit for modification of an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 820 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to child custody evaluations and adoption evaluations conducted and testimony provided in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; providing penalties; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
SB 821 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to references to school in the Family Code.
SB 822 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain definitions and certain laws governing attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, and amicus attorneys in family law proceedings.
SB 823 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
SB 847 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a waiting period requirement for coverage under the child health plan program.
SB 856 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
SB 872 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a schedule of fees for the compensation of court-appointed defense counsel in criminal cases.
SB 873 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.
SB 885 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to bonuses for teachers of students who perform successfully on college advanced placement tests and international baccalaureate examinations.
SB 890 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to restricting the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain inmates.
SB 891 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the operations of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, including conditions of confinement of certain inmates and required training for correctional officers employed by the department.
SB 927 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing a penalty.
SB 943 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to contempt of court committed by certain juvenile offenders and the detention of certain juvenile offenders.
SB 944 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
SB 961 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the designation of February 19 as Iwo Jima Day.
SB 976 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds.
SB 977 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a secondary-level English language learners' program for public school students of limited English proficiency.
SB 991 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct a study regarding the use of wind or solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater.
SB 992 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to recovery of costs for pilot programs to measure energy savings that result from water conservation programs.
SB 993 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the relationship between the Estates Code and the former Texas Probate Code.
SB 994 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.
SB 995 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to decedents' estates.
SB 1006 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to gun violence restraining orders and gun seizure warrants; creating a criminal offense.
SB 1014 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the possession of and access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which there is evidence of family violence, child abuse or neglect, or the sexual assault of one parent by the other parent.
SB 1034 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to voting by mail, including the cancellation of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
SB 1035 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
SB 1036 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to leadership development of public school administrators.
SB 1037 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to law enforcement training programs and policies on using appropriate nonlethal force and nonviolent restraint; changing the education requirements for licensure as a peace officer.
SB 1038 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
SB 1039 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to seeking federal authorization to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
SB 1040 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.
SB 1050 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the suspension of an election judge or clerk.
SB 1067 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a study of economically recyclable materials, economic impacts to the state and local governments of existing and increased recycling, the development of new markets for recycled materials and any infrastructure needs, and the potential to increase state revenues.
SB 1068 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
SB 1082 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an informal preliminary hearing process before the suspension, revocation, or denial of certain occupational licenses as a result of certain criminal convictions.
SB 1083 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
SB 1201 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the value of personal property exempt from seizure by creditors.
SB 1202 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the value of property that may be transferred to a custodian or other person for the benefit of a minor under certain circumstances.
SB 1203 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the applicability of the Texas Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2009 and other laws applicable to residential mortgage loan originators.
SB 1204 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a waiver of fees by the Department of Agriculture and the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain educational programs involving aquaculture and hydroponics.
SB 1205 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to an environmental service fee charged by an institution of higher education.
SB 1242 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the sale, storage, transportation, and disposal of scrap or used tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
SB 1259 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a child in public school.
SB 1260 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the selection of certain providers under the Medicaid program.
SB 1333 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the secure confinement of certain children.
SB 1401 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine and recommend a plan to increase the minimum age of juvenile jurisdiction.
SB 1402 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to expedited credentialing for certain licensed clinical social workers under the Medicaid managed care program.
SB 1556 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the classification of certain programs as postsecondary education programs.
SB 1557 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a court investigator hired by a statutory probate court.
SB 1575 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to county regulation of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped for 25 years or more.
SB 1620 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to qualifications of special judges.
SB 1621 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a court administrator hired by a statutory probate court.
SB 1622 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to payment and reimbursement of court costs in a guardianship proceeding.
SB 1623 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to requiring the provision of security from certain persons for the probable costs of a guardianship proceeding.
SB 1624 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to a requirement that certain entering students at a general academic teaching institution receive information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services.
SB 1625 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to consumer information regarding career schools and colleges.
SB 1626 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision.
SB 1790 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, and use of drugs not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the false representation that a substance is a drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; creating criminal offenses.
SB 2000 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction and court administration of the El Paso Criminal Law Magistrate Court.
SCR 29 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Urging Congress to update Voting Rights Act provisions to protect against voter discrimination.
SCR 33 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating September 8 as Major Jefferson Van Horne Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2015.
SCR 46 Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Marcelino Serna.
SJR 13 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
SJR 51 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas to conduct all forms of gaming on certain tribal land and requiring the tribes to annually pay five percent of net proceeds from gaming to the comptroller of public accounts for deposit in the general revenue fund.
SR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 10 and 11, 2015, as El Paso Days.
SR 76 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Paso del Norte Health Foundation on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
SR 178 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing West Texas Counties on the occasion of West Texas Counties Day.
SR 179 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2015, as the Day of the Fallen.
SR 264 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Janke Kastrin.
SR 354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Clinton Ferguson Cross on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 355 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the El Paso Youth Symphony Elecktrick Rock Orckestra on the occasion of its Band for Peace Tour.
SR 555 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the eighth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
SR 566 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring April 11, 2015, as Massing of the Colors Day in Texas.
SR 656 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Dark Skies of Texas at Big Bend Ranch State Park.
SR 657 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the week of May 4 through May 10, 2015, as Celebration of Texas STEM Education Week in El Paso.
SR 687 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sarah Enriquez Garcia.
SR 688 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 2015 as National Mental Health Awareness Month.
SR 689 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 18, 2015, as Texas Promotores and Community Health Workers Day.
SR 810 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jim Harrington on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 1033 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Volar Center for Independent Living for its service to citizens with disabilities.
SR 1034 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Encouraging efforts to preserve Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site.
83rd Regular Session
SB 119 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of special student recovery programs by certain school districts.
SB 120 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso as a component institution of the Texas Tech University System.
SB 121 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to prohibited retaliation against certain state or local public employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law.
SB 122 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the removal from office of a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
SB 123 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to issue subpoenas and conduct accreditation investigations.
SB 124 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with certain governmental records based on certain reporting for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
SB 137 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the recall of members of school district boards of trustees.
SB 304 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to requiring solar panels to be offered by certain builders of new homes.
SB 305 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain solar energy devices.
SB 331 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the composition of the El Paso County juvenile board.
SB 332 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to commissioners court oversight of certain emergency services districts.
SB 333 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of portions of State Highway 17 and State Highway 67 as the General Alfred Valenzuela Highway.
SB 334 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to preliminary review of complaints filed with a county ethics commission.
SB 335 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the use of a photographic traffic enforcement system at a railroad crossing.
SB 336 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a medical examiner.
SB 337 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to coordination of services provided by Medicaid managed care organizations and certain community centers and local mental health or mental retardation authorities.
SB 338 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
SB 339 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the health professions resource center.
SB 340 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.
SB 341 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 402 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
SB 455 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the application and eligibility determination processes for medical assistance and other programs.
SB 456 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county.
SB 457 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
SB 458 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain motor vehicle records excepted from disclosure under the Public Information Act.
SB 459 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the sale, installation, storage, transportation, and disposal of scrap, unsafe, or used tires; providing a civil penalty; creating an offense.
SB 461 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to development regulations for certain unincorporated areas located near the Tornillo-Guadalupe Port of Entry; providing a penalty.
SB 523 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of permits for dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
SB 524 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state.
SB 525 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to physical activity requirements for students in public schools.
SB 526 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
SB 527 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Caption: Relating to the detention by local law enforcement agencies of certain persons subject to federal immigration detainers.
SB 528 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to examination requirements for wards and proposed wards in certain guardianship matters.
SB 538 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
SB 579 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects on the El Paso campus of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
SB 580 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to license examination attempt limits for physicians.
SB 647 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.
SB 648 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to trusts.
SB 649 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain property from seizure by creditors.
SB 650 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation of title insurance coverage of certain transferred property.
SB 651 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to a medical power of attorney.
SB 729 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
SB 739 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to authorizing fees deducted from court registry funds.
SB 740 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
SB 741 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
SB 790 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to administrative fees assessed when certain charges are dismissed.
SB 855 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the use of El Paso Mission Valley specialty license plate fees for the preservation and rehabilitation of the Socorro, San Elizario, and Ysleta Missions.
SB 856 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the administration and management of elections and public information of the El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1.
SB 911 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to decedents' estates.
SB 1037 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the education requirements for a notary public; authorizing a fee.
SB 1038 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the disclosure by public institutions of higher education of the identity of private sponsors of certain research.
SB 1039 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the report by the Water Conservation Advisory Council on progress made in water conservation in this state.
SB 1042 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
SB 1043 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to access to personal information about jurors in a criminal trial.
SB 1044 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by certain entities, including certain local government corporations, public defender's offices, and the office of capital writs, and to an exemption for those offices from fees imposed for processing inquiries for that information.
SB 1045 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system.
SB 1046 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in the exterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality by agreement.
SB 1082 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements for certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
SB 1083 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to an appeal from an interlocutory order of certain courts.
SB 1132 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to certain gaming conducted in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on tribal land.
SB 1133 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to contributions to certain fire and police pension funds.
SB 1227 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of an on-bill repayment program to encourage improvements to real property related to water efficiency; authorizing a fee.
SB 1239 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.
SB 1257 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a settlement in a contested case involving an integrated utility operating outside of ERCOT in areas of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council.
SB 1259 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of an order to pay child support by contempt and the awarding of costs and fees in certain proceedings.
SB 1260 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of spousal maintenance agreements and property distribution agreements incident to divorce or annulment.
SB 1261 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain procedures in certain civil actions.
SB 1262 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the housing authorities in certain municipalities and counties.
SB 1281 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.
SB 1359 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of foods containing trans fat.
SB 1360 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness and the evidence that may be offered to show that offense.
SB 1361 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to a bill of rights for persons receiving Medicaid long-term services and supports under state benefits programs.
SB 1371 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.
SB 1453 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to rates charged and credits granted by certain electric utilities to retail customers with on-site solar generation capacity.
SB 1478 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the satisfaction of annual renewable energy requirements by certain utilities.
SB 1500 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the criteria to be used by the Texas Water Development Board in prioritizing applications for funds for the implementation of water supply projects.
SB 1501 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the allocation of state revenue used to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects.
SB 1584 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the validation of the dissolution of the Development Corporation of Presidio and the creation of the Presidio Municipal Development District.
SB 1585 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
SB 1586 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to distributed renewable generation of electricity.
SB 1689 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of credit access businesses.
SB 1691 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in an arbitration proceeding involving firefighters or police officers in certain political subdivisions.
SB 1696 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the short-term motor vehicle rental tax used to finance certain athletic events.
SB 1699 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of municipal zoning regulations to certain commercial property in which the General Land Office retains an ownership interest.
SB 1706 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to mental health in juvenile cases.
SB 1708 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in El Paso County for the construction of facilities for the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
SB 1712 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution.
SB 1717 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in regard to juveniles in custody in facilities other than juvenile justice facilities.
SB 1719 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the construction, remodeling, or rehabilitation of certain hotel projects.
SB 1722 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to reforming the electoral process; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1738 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the legal defense and indemnification of county officials and employees.
SB 1739 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee, the appointment of members, and the members' duties and responsibilities.
SB 1743 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
SB 1766 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the criteria and requirements for the closure, consolidation, or consolidation plan of state supported living centers.
SB 1767 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the authorization for and imposition of hospital assessments by hospital districts.
SB 1768 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the authorization for and imposition of hospital assessments by counties.
SB 1769 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine the fingerprinting practices of juvenile probation departments.
SB 1802 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding inmates and the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 1816 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and funding of that expansion.
SB 1905 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the transfer of territory, assets, liabilities, and duties of the former Cuadrilla Improvement Corporation to the Lower Valley Water District.
SCR 27 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging Congress to reauthorize Section 5056 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 and to appropriate sufficient funds for the Rio Grande Environmental Management Program.
SCR 38 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2975.
SJR 11 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing elections for the recall of independent school district trustees.
SJR 29 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
SJR 45 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of certain gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on tribal land.
SR 126 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2013, as Texas Promotores and Community Health Workers Day at the State Capitol.
SR 153 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 176 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Texas Physical Therapy Day at the State Capitol.
SR 177 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 12 and 13, 2013, as El Paso Days at the State Capitol.
SR 231 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 20, 2013, as Texas Dental Association Day at the State Capitol.
SR 281 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2013, as the Day of the Fallen at the State Capitol.
SR 304 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2013, as Hudspeth County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 312 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Hector "El Pipo" Barragan for his contributions to the City of El Paso.
SR 396 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Joella Methola of El Paso for receiving a 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
SR 436 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tony Harper for his 45-year career as a high school coach.
SR 452 Last Action: Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Raymond L. Telles of El Paso.
SR 485 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing The University of Texas at El Paso on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 517 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 27, 2013, as Culberson County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 553 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the McDonald Observatory on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 583 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Mitchell Marcus and Jon Montanez.
SR 780 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May of 2013 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month.
SR 840 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Paul Strelzin.
SR 871 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming artists from the San Elizario Historic Art District to Austin.
SR 898 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Francis Gene Phillips IV.
SR 899 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Kevin Cardoza.
SR 900 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Thomas Paige Murach.
SR 901 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Brandon James Landrum.
SR 902 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Brandon Joseph Prescott.
SR 1060 Last Action: Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Victor Apodaca, Jr.
83rd 1st Called Session
SB 42 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
SB 43 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
83rd 2nd Called Session
SB 19 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
SB 20 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
SB 32 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for medical assistance to certain women under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
SB 33 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to certain information provided in connection with voluntary and informed consent to abortion.
SB 34 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
SB 35 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the regulation of limited service pregnancy centers; providing penalties.
SR 1 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Eric Seymour Reed.
SR 78 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day Foundation's Texas Bison Student Study Group.
83rd 3rd Called Session
SB 15 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
SB 16 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso.
SR 15 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Karla Diaz Davalos.