HB 156
88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Capital Punishment | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 405
88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 422
88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to remotely conducting detention hearings in juvenile cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Minors--Juvenile Justice | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 790
88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the processes for and the adjudication and payment of certain claims under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | VIDEOCONFERENCING | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 1642
88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to inquests a justice of the peace conducts by videoconference in certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1923
88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to videoconferencing with a child by the child's possessory conservator.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2247
88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to certain Title IV-D cases and other cases with respect to child support or Title IV-D agency services and to practices and procedures for the operation of the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Family--Child Support | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2294
88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to procedures for public involvement in redistricting of judicial districts, state legislative districts, State Board of Education districts, and congressional districts.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | Redistricting | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2412
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | EVIDENCE | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2778
88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3259
88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the use of audiovisual technology during meetings by the Texas Water Development Board and the Water Conservation Advisory Council.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| Open Meetings | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING | WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3375
88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to access to communication services for inmates and state jail defendants.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Telecommunications | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3504
88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to an application for emergency detention, procedures regarding court-ordered mental health services, and certain rights of patients admitted to private mental hospitals and certain other mental health facilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3811
88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to meetings held by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3817
88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a court requiring a defendant confined in a penal institution to appear by videoconference for certain pretrial proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3881
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith
Relating to board of directors meeting locations of certain rural area water districts.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| RURAL | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3893
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| GULF COAST AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4214
88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
House: Business & Industry
Received from the House
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 4357
88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the persons who must be physically present for certain remote meetings under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Open Meetings | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4593
88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to inquests a justice of the peace conducts by videoconference in certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4622
88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the manner in which certain criminal and juvenile proceedings are conducted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4649
88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Employees | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4895
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 5054
88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the deadline by which a property owner is required to notify an appraisal review board of the owner's intent to appear at a protest hearing by telephone conference call or videoconference.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 5277
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to public access to criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 42
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 335
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Hull, Lacey
Relating to meetings of the Family and Protective Services Council broadcast over the Internet.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL | Family--General | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 679
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use of audiovisual technology during meetings by the Texas Water Development Board and the Water Conservation Advisory Council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Open Meetings | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING | WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 870
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to certain Title IV-D cases and other cases with respect to child support or Title IV-D agency services and to practices and procedures for the operation of the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Family--Child Support | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1180
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | EVIDENCE | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1432
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1640
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Employees | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1815
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for emergency detention and procedures regarding court-ordered mental health services.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Judges | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1992
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Minors--Juvenile Justice | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2041
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the manner in which certain criminal proceedings are conducted.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2155
88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the authority to appear by telephone or videoconference in municipal and justice courts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2272
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the operation of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSN., TEXAS | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2336
88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| GULF COAST AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2411
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the deadline by which a property owner is required to notify an appraisal review board of the owner's intent to appear at a protest hearing by telephone conference call or videoconference.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2418
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority to appear by telephone or videoconference.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 259
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 675
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to the participation of armed forces members in a marriage ceremony through video conference technology.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Marriage Relationship | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Military & Veterans | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 689
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | MAGISTRATES | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 839
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Courts--County & Statutory | MAGISTRATES | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 841
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Capital Punishment | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 890
87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | Minors--Juvenile Justice | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1447
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the use of remote technology when conducting probate or guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1467
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to property owners' association annual meetings held electronically.
House: Business & Industry
Received from the House
| Electronic Information Systems | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1560
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | AUDIOLOGISTS | BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | BARBERS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | TELECONFERENCING | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1614
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the use of certain technologies to supervise a defendant placed on community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1752
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to benefit review conferences under the Texas workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1860
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TELECONFERENCING | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1888
87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2103
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to the authority of certain water planning entities to hold an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call or videoconference call.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| Electronic Information Systems | Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2380
87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to participation by videoconference at informal proceedings of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2560
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2580
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including procedures during a declared disaster and the use of videoconferencing technology to conduct administrative hearings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2662
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Unemployment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Meetings | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2683
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3139
87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3253
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to meetings held by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3330
87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3502
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3505
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to authorizing a court to require defendants confined in a penal institution to appear by videoconference in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3611
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to remotely conducting court proceedings in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3793
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4081
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to allowing the option of remote conduct in court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4269
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to the procedure to be used by an appraisal review board to conduct a hearing on a protest.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Electronic Information Systems | Open Meetings | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4294
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government through joint entities.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AUDITOR, STATE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Open Meetings | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | TELECONFERENCING | TRAVEL | UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 639
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 685
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Capital Punishment | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 690
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to remotely conducting court proceedings in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 713
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | AUDITOR, STATE | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TELECONFERENCING | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 714
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 759
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of remote technology when conducting probate or guardianship proceedings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 859
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain water planning entities to hold an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call or videoconference call.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 861
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 923
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to open government.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 924
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requirements for open meetings that are broadcast over the Internet or held by telephone conference or videoconference call.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1515
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1919
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a property owner to participate by videoconference at a protest hearing by certain appraisal review boards.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Electronic Information Systems | Open Meetings | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1939
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3845
86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing for testimony of a forensic analyst in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING | WITNESSES
HB 3879
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to the participation of armed forces members in a marriage ceremony through video conference technology.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Military & Veterans | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4474
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the creation and preservation of certain records of criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 562
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability and the operation and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Courts--County & Statutory | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 815
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation and preservation of certain records of criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1125
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing for testimony of a forensic analyst in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING | WITNESSES
SB 1800
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to parole officer participation in a hearing concerning a person's alleged violation of a condition of parole or mandatory supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 536
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the participation of a county judge in a meeting of a commissioners court conducted by videoconference call.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Courts--Judges | Electronic Information Systems | Open Meetings | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2634
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Oil & Gas | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3047
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the meeting of a governmental body held by videoconference call.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Open Meetings | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3165
85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain pretrial procedures in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3637
85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to recording certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Criminal Procedure--General | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 988
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Israel, Celia
Relating to the participation of a county judge in a meeting of a commissioners court conducted by videoconference call.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Courts--Judges | Electronic Information Systems | Open Meetings | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1521
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to recording certain criminal proceedings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1965
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support | Oil & Gas | ROYALTIES | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1332
83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TELECONFERENCING | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | VIDEOCONFERENCING | Water--Rights
HB 1339
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1749
83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the meeting of a governmental body held by videoconference call.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
| Open Meetings | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1936
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC NOTICE | TELECONFERENCING | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2097
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a parole panel conducting certain revocation hearings by videoconference.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2296
83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the requirements of using certain technology to conduct certain mental health hearings or proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2414
83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to open meetings of governmental bodies held by videoconference call and to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
| Open Meetings | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3878
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the Lazy W District No. 1.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Committee report sent to Calendars
| LAZY W CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LAZY W DISTRICT NO. 1 | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 281
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TELECONFERENCING | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | VIDEOCONFERENCING | Water--Rights
SB 293
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
| Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 733
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC NOTICE | TELECONFERENCING | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 984
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the meeting of a governmental body held by videoconference call.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
| Open Meetings | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2847
82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing systems in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--Reporters | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1149
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1480
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing systems in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2818
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the use of videoconferencing in certain proceedings involving inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 166
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2968
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the use of an electronic broadcast system to conduct certain hearings regarding court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Courts--County & Statutory | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 208
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Capital Punishment | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 778
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the use of certain technology to conduct certain mental health proceedings.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Courts--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1492
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to providing sign language interpreter services to hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Hospitals | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2397
79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to allowing certain state boards to hold hearings by telephone or similar means.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 336
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the referral of criminal cases to certain magistrates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1869
78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the admission of certain video testimony into evidence in a proceeding regarding the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| CHILD ABUSE | CHILD WITNESSES | Criminal Procedure--Trial | VIDEOCONFERENCING | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 29
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to meetings of governing boards of public institutions of higher education held outside this state and to the manner in which certain meetings of those boards may be held.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Open Meetings | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 35
77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the requirements for a meeting of certain governmental bodies held by videoconference call.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1074
77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the requirements for a meeting of a governmental body held by videoconference call.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Open Meetings | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2524
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to a transcript of a plea or waiver by broadcast by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | VIDEOCONFERENCING