HB 67 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 215 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 241 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 305 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Aging | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, TEXAS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons
HB 349 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Aging | City Government--Utilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 402 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 428 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Governor | HOMOSEXUALITY | Housing--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Nursing Homes | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 481 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 502 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 568 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 641 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Aging | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 707 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 721 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 802 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1083 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain senior retirement communities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Nursing Homes
HB 1169 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person 65 years of age or older whose driver's license is surrendered.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1275 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to procedures for the issuance of personal identification certificates to certain persons 65 years of age or older whose driver's licenses are surrendered.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1463 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a state plan and requirements for nursing facilities and related institutions that provide care and treatment for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 1582 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1868 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to minimum staffing standards for assisted living facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 1980 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person whose driver's license is surrendered.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2015 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption from jury service for persons over a certain age.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | Courts--Juries
HB 2036 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the reimbursement rate for meals provided under the home-delivered meals program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2187 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection
HB 2218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to certain persons 70 years of age or older whose driver's license is surrendered.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2243 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to the provision of assistance to elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | Human Services--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2245 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to vehicles eligible for toll discount programs.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aging | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 2303 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 2327 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to an exception to the renewal requirement for agricultural and timber tax exemption registration numbers issued to or held by persons who are at least 65 years of age.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 2359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload limit goals for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing goals for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 2467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2656 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2910 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of a municipality to establish rent control for persons 65 years of age or older.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Aging | City Government--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 2932 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of and funding for additional program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) sites; making an appropriation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICARE
HB 3038 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the applicability of prohibitions on municipal or county regulations on the rental or leasing of housing accommodations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Aging | City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3205 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 3242 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly person who qualified for a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit of a portion of the appraised value of the deceased person's residence homestead to continue to receive an exemption for the same property from the same taxing unit in an amount equal to that of the exemption for which the deceased person qualified without applying for the exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3381 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of misrepresenting medical history to obtain unnecessary medical treatment for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | ALYSSA'S LAW | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | MEDICAL RECORDS | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3551 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to presumptive eligibility of certain elderly individuals for home and community-based services under Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3691 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Nursing Homes | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to access to all prescribed medications by residents in certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
HB 3757 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses and to the information required to be included in a tax bill.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3973 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 4029 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 4077 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for qualifying for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain administrative penalties and procedures associated with aging, community-based, and long-term care service providers and the establishment of a task force to study certain rules and policies related to those services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | LONG-TERM CARE | Safety
HB 4158 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 4261 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of the residence homesteads of military veterans, individuals who are disabled or 65 years of age or older, and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4351 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the training program required for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4436 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to an advisory council on the needs of LGBTQ older adults.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | HOMOSEXUALITY | LGBTQ OLDER ADULTS, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Nursing Homes | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4478 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4655 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to the establishment of the vulnerable adult protection task force.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VULNERABLE ADULT PROTECTION TASK FORCE
HB 4686 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to penalty and interest incurred on a delinquent ad valorem tax imposed on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4696 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, the making and investigation of complaints alleging violations of certain health facility licensing requirements, and the content of the employee misconduct registry.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Consumer Protection | Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 4951 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the Medicare Primacy Coordination Audit and Assistance Program to assist eligible individuals in obtaining certain Medicare benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE
HB 5042 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect the most recent increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 5046 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 5134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 5157 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 13 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 21 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 44 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the general revenue fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 49 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 68 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 88 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HJR 115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 122 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 153 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 171 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect the most recent increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 196 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 199 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 207 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 286 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to conditions on the continued receipt of tuition and fee benefits at public institutions of higher education for senior citizens.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Aging | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 443 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect a delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 576 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the reporting, investigation, and prosecution of the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | LOANS
SB 611 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain senior living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Nursing Homes
SB 830 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 975 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dorazio, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person whose driver's license is surrendered.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Noble, Candy
Relating to access to criminal history record information for certain employees, volunteers, and contractors, and for applicants for those positions, by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
SB 1255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Nursing Homes | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1338 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to vote early by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General
SB 1341 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the application review process for certain delayed birth certificates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Aging | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1381 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly person who qualified for a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit of a portion of the appraised value of the deceased person's residence homestead to continue to receive an exemption for the same property from the same taxing unit in an amount equal to that of the exemption for which the deceased person qualified without applying for the exemption.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1749 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person 65 years of age or older whose driver's license is surrendered.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aging | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 2078 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to senior justice assessment centers in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | ELDER ABUSE
SB 2103 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to transferring certain investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Consumer Protection | Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2223 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to establishing pilot program to offer assistance for older adults diagnosed with severe vision loss.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--General
SB 2260 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to management review of certain investigations conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General
SB 2261 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Noble, Candy
Relating to the training program required for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2443 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the training program required for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Filed
| Aging | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SJR 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes, to increase the amount of an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 42 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 26 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | PROPERTY TAX & FRANCHISE TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 1 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 37 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
Filed
| Aging | City Government--Utilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 55 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 57 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 58 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 68 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 69 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts and of the number of residence homesteads of certain property owners for which the owner deferred collection of a tax, abated a suit to collect a delinquent tax, or abated a sale to foreclose a tax lien.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HJR 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the governing body of certain appraisal entities.
House: Ways & Means
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 13 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 14 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, to establish the property tax relief to rental households fund and authorize the legislature to provide payments to rental households from that fund based on a proportion of rent paid, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief and property tax relief payments to rental households from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 15 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | PROPERTY TAX & FRANCHISE TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, to provide supplemental payments to full-time classroom teachers in school districts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 156 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts, or who utilize the property tax deferral program in section 33.06, Tax Code.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 207 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 10 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 96 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 9 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 76 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to an action plan to expand telemedicine medical services and telehealth services and increase access to critical medical care and health care services in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | TELEMEDICINE
HB 381 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled or a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 559 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 703 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 802 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of age or certain housing needs and to the enforcement of that prohibition.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Aging | DISCRIMINATION | Housing--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1095 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 1134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to creating the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property | Financial--General
HB 1223 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to minimum standards for staffing at assisted living facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 1232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1323 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a state plan and requirements for nursing facilities to provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 1581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection
HB 1582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 1705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1773 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining unneeded medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate the effectiveness of community collaboratives in addressing the exploitation of elderly persons in this state.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| Aging | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Legislature | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the redesignation and authority of the Harris County Board of Protective Services for Children and Adults.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HARRIS COUNTY
HB 2294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an immunization rate tracking system for employees and residents of certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
HB 2324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a designated essential caregiver for residents of certain long-term care facilities during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 2583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2642 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the prioritization for the delivery of electric utility services in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by municipal housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Aging | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 2643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the development of a plan for the provision of food and water in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | Housing--General
HB 2647 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Aging | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons
HB 3037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3095 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain senior living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Nursing Homes
HB 3104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to home-delivered meal services under the Options for Independent Living program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 3144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 3268 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
HB 3368 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the regulation of assisted living facilities and referral of clients to the facilities by referral agencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 3437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3629 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the date a deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person or disabled veteran expires.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the investigation of alleged exploitation of certain elderly persons.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 4134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 4151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the actions required to be taken by tax officials before taking action to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 4477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Financial--General
HB 4558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency planning requirements for certain independent senior living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 4572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 62 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 88 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 110 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain long-term care facilities to designate an essential caregiver who is provided meaningful access to the resident during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 95 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General
SB 693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to conditions on the continued receipt of tuition and fee benefits at public institutions of higher education for senior citizens.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aging | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1354 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1532 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1751 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to improvements to access to health care in this state, including increased access to and scope of coverage under health benefit plans and Medicaid, and to improvements in health outcomes; authorizing an assessment; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aging | Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Open Meetings | Open Records | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | PROMOTORAS | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL | Women
SB 1795 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit.
Senate: Local Government
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | INTERNET | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the definition of exploitation for purposes of investigating reports of exploitation against certain elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Human Services--General | LOANS
HB 23 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
Filed
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 70 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 72 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 75 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
Filed
| Aging | City Government--Utilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans
HB 78 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 126 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 223 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 291 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 12 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 21 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 25 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 12 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 20 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 40 87-1 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Filed
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SJR 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Reported engrossed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 123 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 126 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 130 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 155 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 215 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HJR 7 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HJR 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 14 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 19 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 26 87-2 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 32 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 65 87-2 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Filed
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 115 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 144 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 152 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 24 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SJR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mail theft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the automatic issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person 60 years of age or older whose driver's license has been surrendered or revoked.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, ShawnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to using the Internet to obtain identifying information about an elderly individual for a fraudulent purpose.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Property | Financial--General | FRAUD | INTERNET
HB 977 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to creating the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Property | Financial--General
HB 1016 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to eligibility determinations for the STAR+PLUS home and community based services (HCBS) program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1074 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prohibition against age discrimination in certain employment training programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1360 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to prevention of communicable diseases in certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
HB 1361 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to an immunization rate tracking system for employees and residents of certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
HB 1423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an immunization rate tracking system for employees and residents of certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
HB 1460 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to an election officer providing and receiving an application for annual mail ballots at a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1538 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to driving safety courses provided by certain organizations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Aging | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services, telehealth services, and interprofessional Internet consultations in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | TELEMEDICINE
HB 1848 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to prevention of communicable diseases in certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
HB 1878 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a report on the quality of care provided to and quality of life of assisted living facility residents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
HB 1922 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 1925 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Aging | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 2008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2050 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to consent requirements for the prescription of certain psychoactive medications to residents of nursing facilities and related institutions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 2150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Health and Human Services Commission and long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes
HB 2441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of a person who is disabled and elderly to receive a disabled residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from one taxing unit and an elderly exemption from another taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the limitation of certain special district tax on the homesteads of the disabled and elderly.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the room placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 2874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2966 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to facilities and services for the care of the elderly or persons with disabilities in certain municipal hospital authorities, hospital districts, or other authorities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the establishment of the home-delivered meal pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease and dementia for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees and area agencies on aging employees and volunteers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--General | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3764 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3774 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to investigations of abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General
HB 3829 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3959 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 4295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to default under a deed of trust or contract lien on certain residential property for the delinquent payment of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Human Services--General
HB 4479 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FORENSIC TESTING | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HJR 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 29 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 77 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HJR 120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 763 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a creditor's remedies with respect to certain delinquent payments owed by an elderly person who has an agent appointed under a durable power of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Financial--General | Nursing Homes | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
SB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EYECARE & VISION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
SB 1212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to verification of employability of and consent to prescription medications obtained by certain nursing facility employees; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
SB 1391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1445 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a bill of rights for home health care attendants employed at certain long-term care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Health & Safety | LONG-TERM CARE
SB 2060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2115 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the criminal offense of fraudulent securing of document execution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | FRAUD
SB 2237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to elderly persons and persons with a disability who are survivors of sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FORENSIC TESTING | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 2279 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to creating the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Property | Financial--General
SJR 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 529 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to late applications for certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 916 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to requiring financial institutions to report the suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil and criminal penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 942 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study on sexually transmitted diseases among elderly persons in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 956 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 959 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
| Aging | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain elderly customers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1473 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the authority of an elderly or disabled person to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the homestead is subject to a mortgage.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1642 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to reporting requirements for investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation against residents of certain health facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | ELDER ABUSE | Law Enforcement | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 1679 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1702 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the requirements for an application to vote an early voting ballot by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1782 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2028 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the procedure for canceling a deferral or abatement of collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2081 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2505 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | ALERT SYSTEM | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS
HB 2635 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of a property owner to pay certain deferred ad valorem taxes and interest in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2639 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to an alert for a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Aging | ALERT SYSTEM | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Law Enforcement
HB 2815 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3019 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to requiring dealers and investment advisers to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | Business & Commerce--General | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3301 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3522 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | ALERT SYSTEM | Family--General | Law Enforcement
HB 3564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the office of the state long-term care ombudsman; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
HB 3715 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to statewide alerts for missing adults.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | ALERT SYSTEM | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3745 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 3888 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of a restrictive covenant on property used as an assisted living facility.
House: Business & Industry
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 3921 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Financial--General
HB 3968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to penalties assessed against certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aging | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
HB 3972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain elderly persons.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Financial--General | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
HB 4184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to investigating an allegation of exploitation involving an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Financial--General | Human Services--General
HB 4246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al.
Relating to sexual orientation and gender identity or expression with regards to the rights of the elderly.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HJR 64 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 71 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 76 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 426 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 448 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for canceling a deferral or abatement of collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aging | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 792 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring financial institutions to report the suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil and criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 932 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the licensing of, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission's duties with respect to, and the administrative penalties for certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 998 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1047 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to an alert for a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aging | ALERT SYSTEM | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Law Enforcement
SB 1250 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | EVIDENCE | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1368 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study on the provision of vision services benefits to older individuals in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aging | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1436 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | ALERT SYSTEM | Family--General | Law Enforcement
SB 1693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of seniors with a visual impairment by the Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | EYECARE & VISION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | SENIORS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT TASK FORCE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 2023 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the implementation of the community living options information process for residents of certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Housing--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2067 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Aging | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Financial--General
SB 2077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of protective services and the conduct of certain investigations through the adult protective services program of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 55 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead and a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 95 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 108 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 116 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 159 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 167 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 182 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 190 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 360 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 368 85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the date on which changes to voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility take effect.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Nursing Homes
HJR 17 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 51 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 36 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Filed
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 52 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 215 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to waiving the fee for a fishing license for residents of this state who are at least 65 years of age.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Postponed
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 394 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that may not be posted on the Internet by an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | INTERNET | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 536 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for persons who are 65 years of age or older.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 834 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Aging | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS
HB 958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1337 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring institutions and assisted living facilities to maintain guardianship orders of residents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Nursing Homes
HB 1463 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the procedure for canceling an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of an individual who is 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1464 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the procedure for determining that certain land is no longer eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | Agriculture | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPEN-SPACE LAND | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1929 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the payment in certain counties of expenses associated with the transportation of senior citizens and their caregivers for civic, community, educational, and recreational activities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Finance | DALLAS COUNTY | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2075 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2367 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the effect on certain interest and penalties of the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Manufactured Housing | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2431 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aging | BORDER | City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--General
HB 2584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 2588 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to disclosures by nursing facilities and assisted living facilities regarding certification or classification to provide specialized care, treatment, or personal care services to residents with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders and the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining those conditions; adding requirements for an occupational license.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes
HB 2656 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 2699 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the functions and operations of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2930 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 2998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to adoption of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | CONSERVATORSHIP | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Minors--Health & Safety | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIAN & PROTECTIVE PROCEEDING JURISDICTION ACT
HB 3092 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 3311 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the scoring criteria for an application for a low income housing tax credit and the allocation of those credits to developments reserved for elderly persons.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General
HB 3332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain public hospitals to construct certain facilities and to provide certain services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3333 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the investment of funds by certain municipal hospital authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3481 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 3755 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to administration of medication to residents of certain assisted living and boarding home facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
HB 3823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to rate-setting and data collection processes under the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
HJR 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 72 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 74 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 204 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER RESTRUCTURING COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 278 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 515 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 785 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to requirements for assisted living facility license applicants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
SB 982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
SB 1328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 1585 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a study on the feasibility of establishing a prepaid investment plan or other product to help citizens of this state finance and access residential care.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
SB 1592 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aging | BORDER | City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--General
SB 1641 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 1793 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the exemption of certain mobility items and daily general use items for the elderly to be exempted from sales taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Taxation--Sales
SB 1880 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
SB 1952 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
SB 1999 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to day activity and health services facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ADULT DAY SERVICES ACT | Aging | DAY ACTIVITY AND HEALTH SERVICES ACT | Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SJR 1 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
SJR 21 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 28 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 46 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 57 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and extending the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its temporary location in this state may remain located in this state before forfeiting the right to the exemption.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 33 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | VVVVVB
HB 43 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the affordable assisted living facility program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 220 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 368 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 431 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to reconsideration of parole eligibility for certain inmates convicted of injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Aging | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Disabilities, Persons with | EMMA'S LAW | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 862 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the transfer of the limitation on school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to a subsequent homestead of that person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 908 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the assessment of an elderly or disabled person's psychological status for purposes of an emergency order authorizing protective services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
HB 913 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to licensing and regulation of certain facilities providing personal care to persons who are elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 943 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest on a delinquent ad valorem tax on property owned by an individual diagnosed with certain forms of dementia.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1059 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1110 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1234 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate convicted of reckless injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person for release to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1236 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to prohibiting deferred adjudication community supervision for defendants charged with felony offenses committed against children or elderly or disabled individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Disabilities, Persons with | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1273 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1287 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the contents of an application by certain persons for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
| Aging | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1311 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to a court cost assessed on conviction of certain offenses involving an elderly victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1760 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of services to certain individuals with developmental disabilities by a state supported living center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--General
HB 1839 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the registration of certain voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1937 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to exempting residents who are at least 65 years of age from paying certain parks and wildlife fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1971 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a pilot program conducted by the Department of Aging and Disability Services to authorize certain accreditation surveys of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Nursing Homes
HB 2070 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program for certain persons.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2323 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the extension of an emergency order for protective services for certain persons who are elderly or have disabilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2374 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | Nursing Homes | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2437 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 2563 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an exemption from homeowners insurance rate increases for certain persons.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Aging | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2675 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | DIVORCE | Education--Junior College Districts | Family--Marriage Relationship | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2683 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to employment in certain consumer-directed services and by certain facilities and to the nurse aide registry and the employee misconduct registry.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/14
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Consumer Protection | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Nursing Homes
HB 2721 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes
HB 2979 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3196 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to licensing and certification requirements for certain health facilities and to the allocation of Medicaid beds in certain of those facilities; increasing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Aging | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes
HB 3312 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3527 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the criteria and requirements for the closure, consolidation, or consolidation plan of state supported living centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HJR 56 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | DIVORCE | Education--Junior College Districts | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 152 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the protection and care of persons who are elderly or disabled or who are children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 489 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 732 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the Certified Retirement Community Program.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Aging | Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 994 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a pilot program conducted by the Department of Aging and Disability Services to authorize certain accreditation surveys of assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Nursing Homes
SB 1045 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1236 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the extension of an emergency order for protective services for certain persons who are elderly or have disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 1361 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a bill of rights for persons receiving Medicaid long-term services and supports under state benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1693 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the management of federal and state funds for the Texas Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, and other programs directed toward the accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, children, senior citizens, users of public transportation, and persons of all ages and abilities on separate facilities and in conjunction with motorists on street and highway corridors, hereafter the "All-Ages, Active, Safe, and Economical Transportation in Texas (AASETT)" program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aging | BICYCLES | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Health & Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SJR 32 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 56 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while using certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 309 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the supportive living facility pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 329 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID
HB 550 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an exemption to the requirement for a fishing license for residents of a certain age.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 598 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain applicants for motor vehicle registration to provide proof that the applicant holds a valid driver's license.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aging | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 732 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $30,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 985 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents of certain facilities; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ELDER ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Nursing Homes
HB 1032 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aging | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 1104 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the phasing out of ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly persons by 2021.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1416 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of the Childress County Hospital District to provide facilities and services for persons who are elderly or disabled; providing authority to issue bonds and notes.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | BONDS | CHILDRESS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Disabilities, Persons with | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1543 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly or disabled person to receive a limitation of school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1601 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2041 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2109 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to agency action concerning assisted living facilities, including regulation of inappropriate placement of residents at facilities; providing a penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Nursing Homes
HB 2609 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to convictions barring employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
HB 2808 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the issuance of disabled parking placards to elderly persons.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2903 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3206 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to treatment of identity theft as a form of exploitation of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | IDENTITY THEFT | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3304 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to creating the offense of exploitation of an elderly individual; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3315 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an adjustment of the limitations on school district, county, municipal, and junior college district ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 3488 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for demonstrating eligibility for an ad valorem tax exemption for the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision or on super-intensive supervision parole.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL & MENTAL IMPAI | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 3763 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the release of inmates in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or other forms of supervised release.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Aging | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HJR 21 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 68 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $30,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 83 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment to phase out ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly persons by 2021.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 101 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a disabled person to receive a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 139 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to revise the ad valorem tax limitations on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses to take into account certain residence homestead exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 30 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive single point of entry for long-term services and supports provided to the aged and physically disabled individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 75 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of, and certain other persons at, facilities and agencies licensed by the Department of Aging and Disability Services; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 220 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment of prospective wards for, and the provision of, guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Protection of Personal Information | VOLUNTEERS
SB 221 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aging | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Law Enforcement
SB 222 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to access to certain long-term care services and supports under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID
SB 223 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to certain facilities and care providers, including providers under the state Medicaid program; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 276 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 628 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of the Childress County Hospital District to provide facilities and services for persons who are elderly or disabled; providing authority to issue bonds and notes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Aging | BONDS | CHILDRESS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Disabilities, Persons with | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1016 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the use of a checklist during the investigation of abuse or neglect at nursing homes and related institutions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Nursing Homes
SB 1452 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to unannounced on-site surveys of Home and Community-based Services provider homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
SB 1878 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1883 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the factors to be considered by the Board of Pardons and Paroles in establishing parole guidelines.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 37 82-1 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID
HB 16 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 87 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 216 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of certain boarding home facilities and assisted living facilities; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 442 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 452 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General
HB 610 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of the Legislative Committee on Aging and other initiatives relating to the aging population of this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
| Aging | AGING, LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON | Human Services--General | Legislature
HB 668 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $30,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 703 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to fall prevention awareness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK | Health--General | Legislature | Safety
HB 725 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Utilities--General
HB 731 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 802 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 841 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons, or persons with special medical needs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Utilities--Electric
HB 918 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to general fishing license fees for residents 65 years old or over.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Aging | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 944 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Corrections--Jails & Prisons
HB 968 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the use of crossbows for hunting.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Aging | CROSSBOWS | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 1037 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to allowing persons acquiring a new residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption on the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1129 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the authority of a hospital district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of disabled or elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1186 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the transfer or discharge of certain residents in certain assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1388 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a fee charged by a consumer reporting agency for the placement, removal, or temporary lifting of a security freeze on the consumer file of certain elderly persons.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1398 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive single point of entry for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1458 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to insurance rates for residential property insurance policyholders at least 65 years of age.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Aging | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1519 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the disconnection of electric services to certain customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1590 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1702 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the posting on the comptroller's Internet website certain information related to bonds issued by local governments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | BONDS | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1729 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to certain requirements regarding the provision of home and community-based services under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Housing--Disabled Persons | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1857 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the sale of charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Reform
HB 1859 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the maturity dates of certain annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 1895 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to authorization for the Department of Aging and Disability Services to conduct a desk review instead of an inspection when issuing a license after a change in ownership of certain facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1897 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to transportation services provided to aged or disabled clients of certain programs and facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2248 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an emergency management plan for certain health care facilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 2260 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a determination of whether a probate court of this state is a more appropriate forum than a court of another state with respect to guardianship proceedings involving adults.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | CONSERVATORSHIP | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIAN & PROTECT PROCEEDING JURISDICTION ACT
HB 2328 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the punishment for certain fraud offenses committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property | FRAUD
HB 2329 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or person with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--General
HB 2465 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to taking a deposition of an elderly or disabled victim of or witness to an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| Aging | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 2522 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the circumstances under which the Department of Public Safety may issue a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2632 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to a demonstration project to reduce social isolation among the elderly.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Relations | Human Services--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2652 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 2878 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the establishment for purposes of ad valorem taxation of an initial limit on the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that was rehabilitated or constructed as a replacement residence under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Disabled Persons | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3112 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the referral of an elderly or disabled person to the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the determination by that agency of the need for a guardianship for that person.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 3260 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to delivery of certain services through consumer direction to elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3263 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a home- and community-based services workforce council.
House: Human Services
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--General
HB 3367 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to informal caregiver support services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 3371 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to requiring training in geriatric medicine as a requisite for certain medical degrees.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aging | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers
HB 3540 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of a statewide initiative to increase independent, affordable housing for elderly or homeless persons and persons with disabilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Energy--Conservation | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | TEXAS HOUSING INDEPENDENCE CAMPAIGN
HB 3716 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to an annual report regarding the death of certain individuals with developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 3737 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to criminal history checks for employees of, and applicants for employment at, special care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Crime Prevention | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Nursing Homes | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3898 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the establishment of an Alzheimer's disease registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | MEDICAL RECORDS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE REPORTING ACT
HB 3958 81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the administrative personnel, human resources, and payroll functions of state schools for persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | State Employees
HB 4154 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a volunteer advocate program for certain elderly individuals.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4160 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to health and human services programs designed to assist elderly individuals.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General | MEDICAID
HB 4308 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the placement of certain persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 4692 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the deferred collection of taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled individual.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ESCROW | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4697 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to an exemption of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of an elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a fresh water supply district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 6 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt a portion of the assessed value of the residence homestead of an elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a fresh water supply district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 11 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 18 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 41 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 45 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 57 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a hospital district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of disabled or elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 91 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation an initial limit on the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that was rehabilitated or constructed as a replacement residence under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Disabled Persons | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 46 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who volunteer for outreach programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aging | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 67 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of certain facilities and agencies serving children, the elderly, or persons who are disabled; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 137 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General
SB 265 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to benefits and protections for certain residential electric customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| Aging | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 277 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General
SB 302 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the implementation of an in-home caregiver demonstration project under the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 630 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Utilities--General
SB 785 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the employee misconduct registry and employee certification posting requirements for certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 943 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive single point of entry for long-term services and supports provided to the aged and physically disabled individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1124 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to authorization for the Department of Aging and Disability Services to conduct a desk review instead of an inspection when issuing a license after a change in ownership of certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1168 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 1230 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Legislative Committee on Aging and other initiatives relating to the aging population of this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | AGING, LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1484 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to delivery of certain services through consumer direction to elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1766 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to informal caregiver support services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | LONG-TERM CARE
SB 1850 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the establishment of a home- and community-based services workforce council.
House: Human Services Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--General
SB 2067 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to access to precinct conventions by the elderly and persons with physical disabilities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Political Parties
SB 2116 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a pilot program to provide community-based alternatives under the Medicaid program for certain individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2139 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to allowing persons acquiring a new residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption on the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 5 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 74 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 84 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to issuance and renewal of a driver's license of an elderly person.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| Aging | KATIE'S LAW | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 145 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to exempting certain individuals from general fishing license fees.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Minors--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 157 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to a silver alert for missing senior citizens.
House: Law Enforcement
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 407 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a home-delivered meal grant program in the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Aging | Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 483 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000, adjusting the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 577 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Consumer Protection | Utilities--Electric
HB 687 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the application of the general fishing license requirement to residents 65 years of age or older.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 751 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to general fishing license fees for residents 65 years old or over.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| Aging | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 763 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in subcommittee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 865 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to a silver alert for missing senior citizens.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crime Prevention | Law Enforcement
HB 870 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $25,000, adjusting the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 942 80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting
HB 1036 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to a silver alert for missing senior citizens.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crime Prevention | Law Enforcement
HB 1080 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and any reduction in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1168 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to licensing and regulation by a state agency.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1334 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the use of crossbows by certain individuals.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Aging | CROSSBOWS | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 1366 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Legislative Blue Ribbon Panel on Aging Issues.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | LEGISLATIVE BLUE RIBBON PANEL ON AGING ISSUES | Legislature
HB 1494 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to calculation of the ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1715 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the regulation of certain long-term care facilities, including the establishment of late fees and changes to administrative penalties, and relating to the office of long-term care ombudsman.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2025 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the design and installation of signs at certain crosswalks used regularly by elderly pedestrians.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Highways | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2064 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of income in determining eligibility for services provided to certain functionally disabled individuals through the community attendant services program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 2087 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the holding by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a petition-initiated election on whether to establish a limitation on increases in the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by the county, municipality, or junior college district on residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2139 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to retaliation for reports of possible abuse, neglect, or exploitation of certain persons receiving home and community-based services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2474 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the transfer or discharge of certain residents in certain assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2554 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the organization and employees of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2555 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to licensing, regulation, and reporting regarding certain facilities providing personal care to persons with disabilities; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2582 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against certain employees who report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Labor--General | Nursing Homes | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 2616 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Aging | Consumer Protection | Disabilities, Persons with | Utilities--General
HB 2691 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to grants provided to local guardianship programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Aging | Financial--General | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Human Services--General
HB 2856 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3514 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the disclosure by the Texas Department of Public Safety to appraisal districts of driver's license records and personal identification certificate records, or certain information in those records, for use in determining an individual's eligibility for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3667 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the establishment of a limit on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is constructed under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and that replaces the person's former residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3760 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to expansion of the use of consumer direction for delivery of certain services to persons with disabilities and elderly persons.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
HB 3766 80-0 (2007)
Author: O'Day, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a self-determination pilot program by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
HJR 1 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 5 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish a limit on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is constructed under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and that replaces the person's former residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HJR 18 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 55 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and any reduction in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 60 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes and providing that state appropriations made for the purpose of directly reducing local property taxes do not count against the constitutional state spending limit.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 180 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to issuance and renewal of a driver's license of an elderly person.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Aging | KATIE'S LAW | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 286 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a home-delivered meal grant program in the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 321 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 582 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 690 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to licensing and regulation of certain facilities providing personal care to elderly or disabled persons; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 738 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to long-term care insurance and a partnership for long-term care program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | ASSETS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID
SB 744 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to retaliation for reports of possible abuse, neglect, or exploitation of certain persons receiving home and community-based services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 946 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting
SB 1259 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aging | Consumer Protection | Utilities--Electric
SB 1315 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to a silver alert for missing senior citizens.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| Aging | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS
SB 1766 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to expansion of the use of consumer direction for delivery of certain services to persons with disabilities and elderly persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
SB 2041 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to immunity from civil and criminal liability for area agencies on aging and employees and volunteers of those agencies when conducting certain elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Elections--General | Human Services--General
SJR 13 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes for the 2006 and 2007 tax years.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 24 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 27 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 6 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to protective services; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | CHILD ABUSE | CHILD CUSTODY | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | RESTRUCTURING SUBSTITUTE CARE SERVICES, JOINT COMMITTEE ON
HB 114 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 448 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in subcommittee
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 470 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to local delivery of aging, disability, behavioral health, and mental retardation services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 660 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to training in gerontology for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 671 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the prosecution of an offense involving injury to certain individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Nursing Homes
HB 713 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for forgery committed against an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FORGERY
HB 714 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for criminal simulation committed against an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FRAUD
HB 715 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for credit card or debit card abuse committed against an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Aging | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 716 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for false statements to obtain property or credit committed against an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FRAUD
HB 717 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for fraudulent use or possession of an elderly person's identifying information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FRAUD | IDENTITY THEFT
HB 768 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to authorizing a county clerk to mail an application to vote by mail to all voters who are 65 years of age or older.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting
HB 778 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the crime of issuance of a bad check committed against an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Aging | CHECKS | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 920 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to protective and guardianship services for elderly and disabled persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Human Services--General | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 1038 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain reduced fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
| Aging | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Weapons
HB 1148 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the exemption of the residence homesteads of elderly persons from ad valorem taxation and the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1218 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to reporting requirements concerning investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled persons; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Human Services--General | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 1376 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to criminal history record checks for potential residents of nursing homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Nursing Homes
HB 1377 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the maintenance of area agencies on aging that provide services for the aging and persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
HB 1663 79-0 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Aging | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Housing--General | Retirement Systems--General
HB 1969 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 1982 79-0 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Retirement Systems--General | RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF | Tourism
HB 2074 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to providing medical assistance for care in an assisted living facility.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Nursing Homes
HB 2213 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the punishment for certain crimes of fraud committed against elderly persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FRAUD
HB 2227 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to contracting for transportation services to day activity and health services program facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Nursing Homes | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2230 79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to fees paid by persons 65 years of age or older for certain hunting and fishing privileges.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 2254 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to reducing the penalty for a failure by a disabled or elderly person to make a timely installment payment of ad valorem taxes imposed on the person's residence homestead.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homesteads of certain elderly individuals by a county.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2352 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to permitting an elderly or disabled person who owns property designated as a homestead to transfer the ownership of the property and the benefits and protections of the homestead designation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2459 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the establishment of homeland security training programs for older persons by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2850 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to establishing a pilot program to provide nutritional supplements and products to certain elderly persons.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | NUTRITION
HB 3326 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the establishment of a prescription drug consumer information and technical assistance program by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 3348 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to admitting certain residents to nursing homes or related institutions.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Nursing Homes | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HJR 68 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a county to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 69 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit an elderly or disabled person who owns property designated as a homestead to transfer the ownership of the property and the benefits and protections that result from that designation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HR 2197 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | GUARDIANSHIP ALLIANCE OFFICE, OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | PROTECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 6 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to protective services and certain family law matters; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | GUARDIANSHIP ALLIANCE OFFICE, OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | PROTECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 194 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to local delivery of aging, disability, behavioral health, and mental retardation services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 652 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption of the residence homesteads of elderly persons from ad valorem taxation and the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 655 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of a prescription drug consumer information and technical assistance program by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 773 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the exemption of the residence homesteads of elderly persons from ad valorem taxation and the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1321 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General
SB 1330 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 1586 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to community-based assisted living services for certain elderly residents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Nursing Homes
SR 1061 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | GUARDIANSHIP ALLIANCE OFFICE, OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | PROTECTIVE SERVICES LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 115 79-1 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 122 79-1 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to providing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the full value of the residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 11 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the school district residence homestead property tax exemption to $45,000 and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on school taxes on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 24 79-1 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person in proportion to any reduction in the tax rate of the school district.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 25 79-1 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 26 79-1 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the full value of the residence homesteads of persons 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 14 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 42 79-2 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to providing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the full value of the residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 12 79-2 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Withdrawn from calendar
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 13 79-2 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase or reduce, as applicable, the amount of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person in proportion to any increase or reduction in the tax rate of the school district.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 14 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 24 79-2 (2005)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the school district residence homestead property tax exemption to $22,500 and providing for a corresponding reduction of the limitation on school taxes on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 72 79-3 (2006)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 86 79-3 (2006)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 99 79-3 (2006)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 124 79-3 (2006)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to authorizing an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 26 79-3 (2006)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 27 79-3 (2006)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 29 79-3 (2006)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 30 79-3 (2006)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 32 79-3 (2006)
Author: Edwards, Al
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and an increase in the maximum amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 86 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to taxes on the homesteads of the elderly.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 136 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to limiting the amount of county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homesteads of the disabled and of the elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 150 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the establishment of a geriatrics research academy at the Texas Tech University campus in El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aging | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS TECH GERIATRICS EDUCATION & TRAINING ACADEMY
HB 217 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation on the residence homestead of an elderly person or a disabled person and to the limiting of the amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on that homestead.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 324 78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the application of fishing and hunting license requirements to a person at least 70 years of age.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 362 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 420 78-0 (2003)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the punishment for certain property offenses committed against an elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 493 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Human Services Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | Sunset Bills
HB 498 78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to certain reduced fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Weapons
HB 536 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the calculation of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 700 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 701 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on increasing the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit other than a hospital district on the residence homestead of a disabled person, an elderly person, or an elderly person's surviving spouse.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
No action taken in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 759 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a transportation service to facilitate the purchase of medications near the state border with the United Mexican States.
House: Border and International Affairs
Failed to pass
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | Common Carriers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 837 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1090 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department on Aging to establish a prescription drug information and assistance program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1188 78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the punishment for certain theft and fraud offenses committed against an elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property
HB 1268 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to outpatient drug benefit coverage in certain health insurance policies and discount drug programs.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Aging | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1426 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to creating offenses for abandoning or endangering an elderly individual or disabled individual and for failing to provide certain care for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1613 78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault against a disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1667 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to a fee imposed on real estate transactions to fund a housing repair program for elderly individuals of low income.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aging | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Housing--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1671 78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to prices of certain prescription drugs.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1676 78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to Internet access to information on prescription drug prices.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Electronic Information Systems | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1694 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to training in gerontology for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1785 78-0 (2003)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a geriatric education and care research center for the Texas-Louisiana border region.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aging | BORDER | EAST TEXAS CENTER FOR BORDER REGION GERIATRIC STUDIES | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Rural | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1938 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to prices of certain prescription drugs.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1971 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to convictions barring employment in certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| Aging | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Nursing Homes
HB 2408 78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 2547 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes due on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2702 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to immunization programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 2919 78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.
House: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Aging | City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Housing--General | Retirement Systems--General
HB 3059 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the administration and functions of the Texas Department on Aging and to the transfer of certain programs and activities to the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3399 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an increase in sales tax to fund Health and Human Services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Sales
HB 3483 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to certain programs operated under the medical assistance program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Meeting cancelled
| Aging | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 3504 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HCR 94 78-0 (2003)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Encouraging the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Department on Aging to establish a memorandum of understanding and a process to promote local partnerships relevant to a coordinated delivery of support services to older workforce development participants.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 125 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Carona, John
Directing the Texas Department on Aging to lead a partnership of state agencies in support of a web, print, and phone-based information system for older Texans.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Sent to the Governor
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 16 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a county, a city or town, or a junior college district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of the disabled and of the elderly and their spouses.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 37 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that may be exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 38 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit increases in ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision other than a hospital district on the residence homestead of a disabled person, an elderly person, or an elderly person's surviving spouse.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
No action taken in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 57 78-0 (2003)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require an annual adjustment of the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes for persons 70 years of age or older to correspond to the average market value of a single-family residence in this state.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 60 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit increases in ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the residence homestead of an elderly person or the person's surviving spouse.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 75 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the creation, by local option election, of the office of county senior citizens advisor.
House: County Affairs
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 62 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the next of kin's or guardian's right to request an autopsy on the death of a resident of a convalescent or nursing home.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AUTOPSIES | Health--General | Nursing Homes
SB 262 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department on Aging.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | Sunset Bills
SB 450 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to outpatient drug benefit coverage in certain health insurance policies and discount drug programs.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aging | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 827 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to creating offenses for abandoning or endangering an elderly individual or disabled individual and for failing to provide certain care for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 837 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault against a disabled or elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1073 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to convictions barring employment in certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| Aging | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General
SB 1642 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a geriatric education and care research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Aging | EAST TEXAS CENTER FOR RURAL GERIATRIC STUDIES | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | RURAL | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH CENTER AT TYLER
SB 1676 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to prices of certain prescription drugs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 20 78-1 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to creating offenses for abandoning or endangering an elderly individual or disabled individual and for failing to provide certain care for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 60 77-0 (2001)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property
HB 195 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, MannySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the analysis of information identifying persons committing or suspected of committing certain property offenses against elderly individuals.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS
HB 506 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the transfer of a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person to a subsequent homestead.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 1/1/02
| Aging | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 772 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the eligibility of certain offenders for medically recommended intensive supervision and the provision of facilities for those offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | OFFENDERS WITH MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON
HB 859 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General
HB 883 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the amount of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 887 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation on the homestead of a person who is 65 or older.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Posting rule suspended
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1094 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation of a state prescription drug program for certain Medicare beneficiaries.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1152 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the provision of prescribed medications and community and personal care services under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PRESCRIPTIONS
HB 1179 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protective services for the elderly and disabled persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Human Services--General
HB 1231 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to prices of prescription drugs provided to Medicare recipients by pharmacies participating in the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1272 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to exempting elderly license holders from certain requirements for the renewal of a real estate broker license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Aging | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 1420 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the definition of the practice of law.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | Human Services--General
HB 1421 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1482 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain exemptions from fishing license fee requirements.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Minors--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 1550 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the punishment for theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property
HB 1559 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to designation of certain caregivers as life insurance beneficiaries.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Aging | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Nursing Homes
HB 1621 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the representation of the transportation disadvantaged in mass transportation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | City Government--Employees/Officers | Disabilities, Persons with | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 1813 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, ArleneSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the misapplication of fiduciary property by certain persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 1883 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to durable powers of attorney and statutory durable powers of attorney.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Probate | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1940 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the proration of the taxes imposed on a residence homestead in a year in which a residence homestead exemption for an elderly person terminates.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/02
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1967 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to a state prescription drug plan for certain older individuals and individuals who have serious health care conditions.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Indigent Health Care | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2222 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2225 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the amount of exemplary damages that may be awarded in actions involving injury to an elderly individual or a disabled individual.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 2227 77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE).
House: Human Services
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes
HB 2240 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to limiting the transfer of the school district ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of the elderly to different homesteads in the same school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Aging | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2241 77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the creation of a state prescription drug program for certain Medicare beneficiaries.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 2284 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann
Relating to consideration of assets and resources for purposes of determining eligibility of certain low-income Medicare beneficiaries for Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSETS | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE
HB 2406 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to a supplemental health benefit plan for certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2416 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to limiting the amount of county or municipal ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2584 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a commission to study geriatrics as a requisite for medical school graduation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | COMMISSION ON GERIATRICS STUDY REQUIREMENT FOR MEDICAL SCH | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2739 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the additional pro-rated tax levied on residential property which no longer qualifies for homestead exemption and which was owned by persons over 65 years of age.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2927 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to temperature regulation of certain facilities that serve older persons.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Nursing Homes
HB 2928 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to an interim committee to study debit card fraud on certain individuals.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Aging | CREDIT CARDS | DEBIT CARD FRAUD ON ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS INTERIM COMMITTEE | Financial--Banks | Interim Studies | Legislature
HB 3335 77-0 (2001)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to duties and immunities of certain persons with cause to believe that an elderly or disabled person is in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
HB 3339 77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the authority of a school district to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of an elderly disabled veteran.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| Aging | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 7 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a county or a city or town to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of the elderly and their spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 49 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that may be exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HR 1299 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1094.
Reported enrolled
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 33 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of prescribed medications and community and personal care services under the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Aging | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PRESCRIPTIONS
SB 328 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 446 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the application of the fishing license requirement to a person who is at least 65 years of age.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 535 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 556 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to prices of prescription drugs provided to certain Medicare recipients by certain pharmacies participating in the Medicaid vendor drug program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 664 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons in certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CHILD ABUSE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 691 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of an assisted living facility trust fund.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes
SB 895 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state prescription drug program for certain Medicare beneficiaries.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 908 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE).
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Nursing Homes
SB 1259 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the representation of the transportation disadvantaged in mass transportation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Aging | City Government--Employees/Officers | Disabilities, Persons with | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1401 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the application of the fishing license requirement to a person who is at least 65 years of age.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 1702 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the optional exemption from jury duty based on age.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Aging | Courts--Juries
HB 20 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to issuance and renewal of a driver's license of an elderly person.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| Aging | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 48 76-0 (1999)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property
HB 51 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to permit certain persons to perform services or to provide persons to perform services for the taxing unit in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the unit.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HB 118 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property
HB 374 76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the deferral or abatement of a suit to collect delinquent taxes on the homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 435 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the punishment for certain theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 536 76-0 (1999)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to the exemption of certain persons from grand jury service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Courts--Juries
HB 575 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation on the homestead of a person who is 65 or older.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 605 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to reports regarding a missing child or missing person and to the responsibility of local law enforcement to investigate certain missing person reports; creating an offense.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 653 76-0 (1999)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the optional exemption from jury duty based on age.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
| Aging | Courts--Juries
HB 687 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the application of the fishing license requirement to a person who is at least 65 years of age.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 805 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to a mandatory limitation on premium increases for motor vehicle insurance for certain policyholders and other covered persons who are 65 years of age or older.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 810 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1261 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to listing certain incidents of abuse or neglect by a nurse's aide in a convalescent or nursing home or related institution.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ELDER ABUSE | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1459 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to facilities and services for the care of the elderly or a person with a disability in certain municipal hospital authorities.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Nursing Homes | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1545 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to accessibility standards at polling places and precinct convention places for the elderly and persons with physical disabilities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General
HB 1596 76-0 (1999)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain exemptions from hunting or fishing license fee requirements.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Minors--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 1677 76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to immunizations for elderly residents of nursing homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Aging | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Nursing Homes
HB 1698 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to certain early voting processes and procedures.
House: Elections
Subcommittee members named
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General
HB 1978 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to exempting property owned by organizations that provide support to elderly persons from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2037 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to late fees for the renewal of the licenses of home and community support services agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Aging | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health--General | HOME HEALTH CARE
HB 2161 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to standards and other requirements for long-term care insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Aging | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Reform | Nursing Homes
HB 2170 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to investigations and protective services for elderly and disabled persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Aging | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Family--Family Violence | Human Services--Child Services
HB 2523 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to home security system contracts.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 2955 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the creation of and transfer of certain programs to a long-term care agency on human services, aging, health, and rehabilitation and the transfer of certain functions from the Department on Aging to the Independent Aging Policy Council.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING, DEPTARTMENT ON | BOARD OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, TEXAS | INDEPENDENT AGING POLICY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
HB 2964 76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to limitations on the transfer of a school district ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Aging | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3128 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to a rental assistance pilot program to expand housing options for elderly residents with low income.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Housing | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3321 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the creation of a state registry of certain adult day-care workers.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Aging | AGING, DEPTARTMENT ON | Day Care | ELDER ABUSE | Human Services--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 3322 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to explaining services provided by adult day care and adult day health care facilities to applicants for those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | AGING, DEPTARTMENT ON | Day Care | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3340 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a rental housing pilot program to expand long-term care housing options for elderly residents of this state with low, very low, or extremely low income.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Aging | Housing | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3451 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to arbitration to resolve certain matters relating to nursing homes and related institutions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes
HB 3452 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to binding arbitration to resolve certain disputes involving certain residential and custodial facilities licensed by the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes
HB 3522 76-0 (1999)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to a mandatory limitation on premium increases for certain policyholders who are 65 years of age or older.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Aging | Insurance--General
HJR 4 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the exemption of property owned by institutions engaged primarily in public charitable functions from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 217 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to the exemption of certain persons from grand jury service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | Courts--Juries
SB 374 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain long-term care services, to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department on Aging, and to the eventual consolidation of the Texas Department of Human Services and the Texas Department on Aging into a new agency on aging and disability services.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | AGING, DEPTARTMENT ON | BOARD OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, TEXAS | INDEPENDENT AGING POLICY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
SB 436 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, DrewSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a disclosure required in certain offers by mail to purchase mineral or royalty interests.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Financial--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | POSTAL SERVICE
SB 864 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to immunizations for elderly residents of nursing homes.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
| Aging | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Nursing Homes
SB 1210 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the limitation of school district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 1247 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to a rental assistance pilot program to expand housing options for elderly residents with low income.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Housing | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1461 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the calculation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation and the limitation of school taxes on the homestead of an elderly person if the owner of the homestead qualifies for the exemption or limitation after the beginning of a tax year.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 1474 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a rental assistance pilot program to expand housing options for elderly residents with low income.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Housing | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 41 75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district to permit certain persons to perform services for the district in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Taxation--School District
HB 118 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers.
House: Civil Practices
Considered in Calendars
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 195 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the punishment of theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons
HB 446 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the establishment of trusts for certain recipients of medical assistance.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
| Aging | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 595 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens.
House: Human Services
Subcommittee members named
| Aging | Consumer Protection | INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 652 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Amending Article 3.70-13, relating to certain policies continuous.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 734 75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Consumer Protection | INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1347 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the transfer of the school tax freeze on the homestead of an elderly person to a newly acquired homestead.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1774 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, Diana
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses against the elderly.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons
HB 1850 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to protective services for elderly and disabled persons; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons
HB 1942 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creating the home and community personal attendant services program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1944 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the reimbursement of service providers by area agencies on aging.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Human Services--General
HB 2239 75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to utility services for certain dwellings.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Housing | Utilities--General
HB 2409 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to creating a licensing program for adult foster care homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Human Services--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3080 75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from and limitations on ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly individuals and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3100 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to rights of the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
| Aging | Human Services--General
HB 3120 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to rights of the elderly.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Human Services--General
HB 3498 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the limitation on county and municipal ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Taxation--City | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3499 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
| Aging | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HCR 136 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Endorsing the Texas Department on Aging's initiative to prepare for an aging society.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | AGING, DEPT. ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 38 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for transferring the school tax freeze on the homestead of an elderly person to a new homestead in certain circumstances.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
No action taken in committee
| Aging | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 57 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 119 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
| Aging | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 120 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit county and municipal ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 61 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for failure to report abuse of persons who are elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons | Disabilities, Persons with
SB 262 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Counts, David | et. al.
Relating to employment in a nursing home or other facility serving the elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
| Aging | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | Nursing Homes
SB 273 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens and to coordination of state activities relating to aging; authorizing a study relating to long-term health care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | Consumer Protection | INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 281 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Consumer Protection | INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1007 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hirschi, John
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1437 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from and limitations on ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly individual and the individual's surviving spouse and to the termination of that exemption if that homestead ceases to be the homestead of that elderly individual or surviving spouse.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1449 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the exemption from and limitations on ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly individuals and their surviving spouses.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1529 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the provision of housing and utility services for certain dwellings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
| Aging | Housing | Utilities--General
SB 1640 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 1641 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the limitation on county and municipal ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Taxation--City | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SCR 36 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Endorsing the Texas Department on Aging's initiative to prepare for an aging society.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Aging | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SJR 22 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for transferring the school tax freeze on the homestead of an elderly person to a new homestead in certain circumstances.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 43 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for limitations on increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem taxation and for the transfer to a different residence homestead of the school property tax freeze on residence homesteads of the elderly and their spouses.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 44 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit county and municipal ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 29 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to tuition-free higher education of senior citizens.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Aging | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 49 74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district to permit certain persons to perform services for the district in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Aging | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 145 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property
HB 274 74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan | et. al.
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers.
House: Civil Practices
Coauthor Authorized
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Product Liability
HB 621 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to an exemption for senior citizens from the red drum tag requirement.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 903 74-0 (1995)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to merging the Texas Department on Aging into the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGING, DEPT. ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 1111 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to the provision of protective services to persons who are elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1127 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/96
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1520 74-0 (1995)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to health care, including powers and duties of the center for rural health initiatives, powers and duties of registered nurses and physician assistants, managed health care plans for certain inmates, and health facilities and services for the elderly or disabled.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2238 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the provision of protective services to persons who are elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
HB 2334 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to local access to certain services for the elderly.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging
HB 2335 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to coordinated and efficient long-term care planning and access.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE ACCESS, COUNCIL ON | LONG-TERM CARE, ADVISORY GROUP ON ACCESS TO | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2397 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the training of health care professionals in geriatric health care issues.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2628 74-0 (1995)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the creation of the offense of indecency with an elderly or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 2660 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to area agencies on aging and the coordination of their planning and services within health and human services regions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
| Aging | Human Services--General
HB 2703 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the Texas Department on Aging to participate in certain block grant programs.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | AGING, DEPT. ON
HB 2704 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to criminal history checks of employees and applicants for employment in certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Open Records
HB 2705 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creation of the Office of Public Guardian.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Probate | PUBLIC GUARDIAN, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2891 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to reports to the legislature by state health and human services agencies and to the long-term care state plan for the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
| Aging | Health--General | Human Services--General | Legislature
HB 3074 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to reduced fees for certain holders of a state parklands passport.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HJR 64 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Henderson, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Family--Husband & Wife | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 103 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing guardianship services and a pooled income trust for incapacitated persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Probate | PUBLIC GUARDIAN, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 210 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of theft committed against elderly individuals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property
SB 214 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Product Liability
SB 259 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the authority of a school district to permit certain persons to perform services for the district in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Aging | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 654 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to early voting by mail for persons over 65 years of age or with a physical disability.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting
SB 673 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to health care, including but not limited to powers and duties of the center for rural health initiatives, powers and duties of registered nurses and physician assistants, managed health care plans for certain inmates, and health facilities and services for the elderly or disabled; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PATIENT PROTECTION ACT | OMNIBUS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES ENHANCEMENT & PATIENT PRO. ACT
SB 913 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to retaliation against a resident of a nursing home or related institution for reports of abuse or neglect.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Human Relations | Nursing Homes
SB 926 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an exemption of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 1059 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the training of licensed or certified individuals providing services to geriatric residents as employees of certain facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Aging | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1131 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to offenses committed against the elderly.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons
SB 1132 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the offense of indecency with an elderly or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons | Disabilities, Persons with
SB 1290 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a requirement that managed care health plans provide certain information to applicants for participation who are 61 years of age or older.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Aging | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
SB 1336 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility of the Texas Department on Aging to participate in certain block grant programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Aging | AGING, DEPT. ON
SB 1394 74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to homestead tax exemptions for Texas residents who attain the age of 65.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1491 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to testing and remedial education of students 55 years of age or older and to tuition and fees charged to those students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Aging | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1580 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to area agencies on aging and the coordination of their planning and services within health and human services regions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Human Services--General
SB 1605 74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to security devices for certain rental dwellings; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SJR 44 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 76 73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the accessibility of a polling place or a precinct convention to the elderly and physically handicapped.
House: Elections Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
Effective on 9/1/93
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General
HB 80 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to dental examinations and oral health care for residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Nursing Homes
HB 101 73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Recommitted to committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
HB 190 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to emergency dental care for elderly individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | DENTAL SERVICES | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 192 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to oral health care education for personnel, inspectors, and surveyors of long-term care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | Health--General | Nursing Homes | ORAL HEALTH
HB 193 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Department of Health conduct a study of the oral health needs of long-term care residents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Nursing Homes | ORAL HEALTH
HB 194 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to the cleaning and labeling of a removable oral prosthetic appliance belonging to a resident of a nursing home or custodial care home.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aging | Health--General | Nursing Homes | ORAL HEALTH
HB 305 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to the application of certain professional fees and taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Aging | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HB 670 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Aging | Utilities--General
HB 725 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors
HB 972 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the punishment for theft offenses committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons | Crimes--Against Property
HB 1117 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to dental care for long-term care patients.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | DENTAL SERVICES | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Nursing Homes
HB 1270 73-0 (1993)
Author: Yost, Gerald | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on the homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/93
| Aging | Taxation--Property-Assessment and Collection
HB 1345 73-0 (1993)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to licensing of adult day-care facilities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aging | Human Services--General | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1737 73-0 (1993)
Author: Earley, Robert
Relating to the financial abuse of an elderly person or dependent adult.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Financial--General
HB 1768 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to an opportunity for persons convicted of certain offenses to remove the bar to employment in facilities serving the elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
HB 1986 73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the employment of persons with criminal histories in certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aging | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 2032 73-0 (1993)
Author: Combs, Susan
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive and fraudulent practices against elderly consumers.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection
HB 2112 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to asset forfeiture for certain property crimes committed against the elderly.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property
HB 2264 73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to representation of the office of the state long-term care ombudsman of the Department on Aging.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Aging | AGING, DEPT. ON | Nursing Homes
HB 2546 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to the duty of non-profit charitable housing organizations for the elderly to provide charity care.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing
HB 2810 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the development of a pharmaceutical program for Texans over the age of 65.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| Aging
HCR 73 73-0 (1993)
Author: Nieto, Pedro | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Commending the 4th Silver-Haired Legislature for increasing public awareness of the special requirements of the elderly.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
| Aging | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | SILVER-HAIRED LEGISLATURE
HJR 58 73-0 (1993)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 35 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Services to obtain criminal conviction records of employees of certain providers of services to the elderly or persons with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
| Aging | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Direct Assistance
SB 108 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the murder of an individual who is 65 years of age or older as a capital offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons
SB 1162 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors
SB 1195 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to representation of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the Department on Aging.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGING, DEPT. ON | Nursing Homes
SB 1277 73-0 (1993)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Combs, Susan
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive and fraudulent practices against elderly consumers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection
SB 1470 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the provision of certain services to elderly persons by the Texas Department on Aging and the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
| Aging | AGING, DEPT. ON | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General
SCR 81 73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Congratulating the winners and participants of the Gala Grand Opening of the Texas Association of Homes for the Aging's Third Annual Art Exhibition.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
| Aging | HOMES FOR THE AGING, TEXAS ASSOCIATION | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HB 198 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the promotion of rural Texas areas as retirement locales.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Referred to Cultural & Historical Resources
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development
HB 215 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to licensing of adult day-care and adult day health care facilities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
| Aging | Day Care | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 292 72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of a person who murders a child or elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors
HB 352 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
House: Retirement and Aging
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Aging | Utilities--General
HB 361 72-0 (1991)
Author: Soileau, Curtis | et. al.
Relating to the privileges of a holder of a state parklands passport.
House: Environmental Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Aging | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 395 72-0 (1991)
Author: Yost, Gerald | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on the homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Aging | Taxation--Property-Assessment and Collection
HB 565 72-0 (1991)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the reporting and investigation of suspected cases of abuse or neglect in nursing homes and facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Nursing Homes
HB 603 72-0 (1991)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the punishment for theft offenses committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property
HB 697 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to placing members of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature on the board of certain state agencies as nonvoting members.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Aging | SILVER-HAIRED LEGISLATURE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 883 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the issuance and renewal of certain driver's licenses.
House: Public Safety
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Aging | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 911 72-0 (1991)
Author: Schechter, Sue | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the long-term care coordinating council for the elderly and transferring its powers to the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Government Organization
Left pending in subcommittee
| Aging | AGING, DEPT. ON | Human Services--General | LONG-TERM CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL | Sunset Bills
HB 1509 72-0 (1991)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the availability of certain defenses to the prosecution of the offense of causing injury to a child, an elderly individual, or an invalid.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
HB 1539 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons | Minors
