HB 1099 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1287 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1501 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1531 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1743 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between the Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to assess the eligibility of certain inmates for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits on discharge or release from confinement.
House: Corrections Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
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 2509 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | LOANS
HB 2756 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2836 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2886 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2983 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to provide medical nutrition assistance to certain Medicaid recipients in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3066 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the emergency food assistance program administered by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | Human Relations | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3076 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to providing eligible supplemental nutrition assistance program recipients with an additional benefit to pay certain food delivery service fees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3589 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the transfer of the administration of school nutrition programs from the Texas Department of Agriculture to the Texas Education Agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3630 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs provided by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3762 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing a nutritional support grant program for certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3874 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4008 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | MARIHUANA
HB 4021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4224 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4571 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to measures to address student hunger at postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4658 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to procedures for establishing and recertifying a person's eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4740 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to school district grace period policies and the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4744 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to establishing a program to allow certain child-care providers to provide free or reduced-cost breakfast and lunch meals.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Agriculture | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HR 520 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the Speaker of the House to create an interim committee to study issues relating to food insecurity in Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 75 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 273 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 346 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | MILK
SB 557 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 727 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to allowing certain inmates to apply for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be provided at the time of discharge or release.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1675 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to provide medical nutrition assistance to certain Medicaid recipients in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1685 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1966 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to a grant program for school-based health care initiatives established to serve certain underserved students.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 23 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Filed
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 37 88-1 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the prohibited use of public money to pay the costs of providing public benefits to certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--School Districts | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 36 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Filed
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 43 88-2 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the prohibited use of public money to pay the costs of providing public benefits to certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 34 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Filed
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 133 88-3 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited use of public money to pay the costs of providing public benefits to certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
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 926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the period of eligibility of certain persons for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
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 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 1211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program during a declared state of disaster.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to excluding the value of motor vehicles in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1353 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to continued household eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits on the ineligibility of the head of household for failure to comply with certain work requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 1449 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 2126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 2641 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3191 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting or limiting certain charges during a public health disaster in connection with delivery services provided by retailers participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4310 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a nutritional support grant program for certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4334 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HCR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Approving the SNAP settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| DEPT. OF JUSTICE, U.S. | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 1968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Recognizing the importance of school nutrition programs in providing meals to children who have faced food insecurity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Reported enrolled
| Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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 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 866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 869 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to a study on streamlining public safety net programs to reduce costs and improve outcomes for recipients under the programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
SB 1151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of transitional supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to certain households.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1307 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the waiver of work search requirements under the supplemental nutrition assistance program during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1341 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to eligibility for certain benefits provided under public assistance programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
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 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 1912 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to continued household eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits on the ineligibility of the head of household for failure to comply with certain work requirements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 1914 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 2035 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of proceeds from the collection of sales and use taxes on items purchased under the supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide grants for food banks and other charitable organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Human Services--Food Programs | Taxation--Sales
SB 2082 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to work requirements and employment and training services for certain persons receiving benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1017 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public school campuses to donate and distribute food to students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1250 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1252 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOOD | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1483 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--Wages | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1808 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to standards for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for certain child-care facilities and homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
HB 2335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2970 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a consolidated eligibility screening process for benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
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 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 3541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to a study and pilot program regarding the use of incentives to purchase certain fruits or vegetables under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 3668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
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 4269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking and receiving financial assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MARIHUANA
HB 4364 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4596 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to ensuring the continued provision of benefits under Medicaid and the supplemental nutrition assistance program for the children of individuals confined in a penal or correctional institution.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 671 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to standards for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for certain child-care facilities and homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
SB 981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1071 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a pilot program to provide home-delivered meals to certain individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1314 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a periodic study on participation of public schools in a federal lunch program, to school district grace period policies, and to the provision of meals to certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | Protection of Personal Information
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 1834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to a study and pilot program regarding the use of incentives to purchase certain fruits or vegetables under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 2166 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, including transitional benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 2289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | MARIHUANA | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
SB 2334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 146 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits by electronic benefits transfer.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Business & Commerce--General | ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | SIGNS
HB 148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 842 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | MILK | NUTRITION
HB 1126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to work requirements for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1533 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to identify customers who may be eligible for bill payment assistance programs.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to school district grace period policies and the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts.
House: Public Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 2523 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in certain public benefits programs by the office of inspector general for the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FRAUD | Human Services--Food Programs | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2664 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to nutrition and fitness standards for certain child-care facilities and training for employees at those facilities.
House: Human Services
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of healthy nutrition and physical activity guidelines for public school teachers, public school administrators, and licensed child-care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | INTERAGENCY OBESITY COUNCIL | NUTRITION
HB 3204 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to vendor requirements under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | Purchasing--State | Women
HB 3324 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | FOOD | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3565 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CHILD ABUSE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 4004 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to verification of eligibility for the school lunch program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 4022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study by the Health and Human Services Commission on access to healthy foods.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 725 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a school district to donate food to a nonprofit organization to be served to students of the district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 818 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to nutrition and fitness standards for certain child-care facilities and training for employees at those facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1443 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to information about services for women veterans provided through certain state agency applications.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Women
SB 1696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to federal lunch programs for public school students, including a study on participation in such programs and school district lunch grace period policies.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1811 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in certain public benefits programs by the office of inspector general for the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FRAUD | Human Services--Food Programs | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
SB 2156 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | FOOD | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 147 85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 493 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of energy drinks under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
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 570 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--General
HB 620 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 747 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 840 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 1258 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits for certain persons who owe delinquent child support.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Support | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1259 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the work requirements of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--General
HB 1267 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1305 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 1485 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1616 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the purchase of produce at farmers markets under certain nutritional assistance programs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FARMERS' MARKETS | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 1776 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the abolishment of the interagency task force on electronic benefits transfers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFERS, INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General
HB 1973 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General
HB 2087 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of healthy nutrition and physical activity guidelines for licensed child-care providers, public school teachers, and public school administrators.
House: Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Agriculture | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | INTERAGENCY OBESITY COUNCIL | NUTRITION
HB 2639 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to allowable food purchases under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 2666 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2673 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2718 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offer supplemental assistance to certain recipients of public assistance.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Religion
HB 3279 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Recommitted to committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AUDITS & AUDITORS | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 3410 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to employ peace officers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3463 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a photo identification requirement to use certain state benefits.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3562 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the adoption of a policy allowing a grace period after the exhaustion of the balance of a meal card or account used by students to purchase meals in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
HB 3894 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 3944 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to judicial review of final orders arising out of nutritional programs administrated by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | MILK | NUTRITION
SB 207 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AUDITS & AUDITORS | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY 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 470 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 606 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 723 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to mandatory participation in certain TANF employment and other programs by certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
SB 874 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a photo identification requirement to use certain state benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
SB 936 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits for certain persons who owe delinquent child support.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Support | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 981 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 1332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offer supplemental assistance to certain recipients of public assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Religion
SB 1374 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring that certain strategic plans of certain state agencies include the goals of reducing the incidence of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and diet-related disease in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 1476 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to strategic plan goals to address hunger, food, nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 1590 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Texas grocery access investment fund program.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 296 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to breakfast for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 423 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the determination of the eligibility of certain households for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 523 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of energy drinks under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 749 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a plan to increase outcomes in the summer food service program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 751 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 947 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to fraud, waste, and abuse in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD STAMPS | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF
HB 948 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, U. S. | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 1072 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--General
HB 1101 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to allowable food purchases under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1341 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a nutrition and wellness education pilot program for certain recipients of certain state benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HARRIS COUNTY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 1827 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to advertising by retailers participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3171 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking and receiving financial assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--Unemployment | WELFARE
HB 3184 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the compilation and publication of statistics regarding certain recipients of financial assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Electronic Information Systems | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General
HB 3186 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to an annual study and report regarding asset information of certain applicants for certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSETS | Electronic Information Systems | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3401 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to nutrition and wellness education for certain recipients of certain state benefits.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 3434 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to incentives for using supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to purchase nutritious foods.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 3463 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to information provided to recipients of certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Postponed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3631 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to rules concerning unused supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3705 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to establishing a pilot program for the purchase of produce at farmers markets under certain nutritional assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FARMERS' MARKETS | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 3706 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to certain requirements for certain sponsors and other participants in the summer food service program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 3845 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the financial stability of recipients of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ASSETS | Human Services--Food Programs
HJR 52 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the rate of growth of appropriations for welfare programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | WELFARE
SB 376 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to breakfast for certain public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a plan to increase participation in the summer food service program.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 879 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--General
SB 924 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to strategic plans to address hunger, food, nutrition, and obesity in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain donations by school districts or public schools of food provided to the district or school through the national free or reduced-price school lunch program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 63 83-2 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Filed
| Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 643 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 710 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to verification of identity of applicants for benefits under and prevention of duplicate participation in the financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 824 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an outreach campaign to promote fathers' involvement with their children before birth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Food Programs | Women
HB 1151 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| FOOD | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1257 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the application and verification of eligibility for certain public benefits programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 2084 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of small food production and sales operations.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | MILK | PERMITS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2233 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts entered into by school districts for another entity to provide food services at one or more district schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Purchasing--Local
HB 2819 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the operation and efficiency of the eligibility determination process for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 3288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to breakfast programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3358 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to information on the number of calories in certain foods offered by public schools to students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3397 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of and requirements applicable to certain persons for supplemental nutrition assistance.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3451 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to improving nutrition and health outcomes among recipients of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3537 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to collecting information and requiring reimbursement from certain recipients of certain public benefits.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 39 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to improving application and eligibility determination processes and efficiencies for certain benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 77 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to certain requirements for certain sponsoring organizations and other institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 88 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 89 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 1113 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to certain contracts entered into by school districts for another entity to provide food services at one or more district schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Purchasing--Local
SB 1446 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to modifications of eligibility criteria, processes, and systems used in certain state benefits programs designed to improve efficiency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1549 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of and requirements applicable to certain persons for supplemental nutrition assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Food Programs
HB 275 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to methods to increase the number of students who participate in school breakfast programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 354 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the eligibility and drug testing of certain persons seeking food stamp benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 482 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to programs to increase the availability of fresh produce to, and the purchase and consumption of fresh produce by, certain low-income individuals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 612 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the food stamp program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 613 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to periodic food stamp eligibility recertification requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 614 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain decisions about financial assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 803 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Human Services--Food Programs | Taxation--Sales
HB 886 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to an exemption from the food stamp employment and training program requirement for certain persons.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1541 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1622 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 1625 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the financial assistance, medical assistance, and food stamp programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1626 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the food stamp program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1627 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program payments to assist certain households receiving food stamp benefits.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs | LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | Utilities--General
HB 1938 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain college savings plan assets and benefits from eligibility determination for certain public assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3284 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to continued monitoring and enhancement of health and human services information technology systems.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3859 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a staffing analysis of the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS) and benefits eligibility determination processes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4023 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to a study and report on the feasibility of providing services and benefits under federally funded public benefit programs to encourage fathers' involvement beginning during pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4024 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to eligibility for certain nutritional assistance programs and certain nutritional and supportive services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FOOD STAMPS | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | NUTRITION
SB 282 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to grant and outreach programs to provide nutrition education to children.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION
SB 344 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the acceptance at farmers markets of food stamps and benefits under the women, infants, and children supplemental food program.
House: Public Health Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 867 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 868 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 869 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 910 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 944 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
SB 1088 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the use of food stamp benefits at farmers markets.
House: Human Services Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Agriculture | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1252 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to improving application and eligibility determination processes and efficiencies for certain benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 75 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain decisions about public assistance benefits.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance
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 454 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a study of methods to increase public school student participation in the national school breakfast program and school district participation in a special assistance provision of the national free or reduced-price breakfast or lunch program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | NUTRITION
HB 854 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility of and requirements applicable to certain persons for food stamps.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1475 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the exclusion of certain costs from income and resources in determining eligibility for nutritional assistance.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Food Programs | Utilities--Electric
HB 1786 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an exemption for certain programs from the child-care licensing requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
| Day Care | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2629 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a competitive grant pilot program for certain small retailers of fresh produce.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3571 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a pilot program to facilitate food stamp program outreach efforts and eligibility determination processes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3574 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the redesigned integrated eligibility and benefits determination system for health and human services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTEGRATED ELIGIB & BENEFITS DETERMINAT SYS, LEG. OVER. COMM
HB 3575 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to enhancing the health and human services integrated eligibility and benefits determination system to meet the needs of persons in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 73 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 416 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to creation of a state program to provide monetary awards to public school districts with extraordinary achievement in children's health.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 417 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of free breakfast to all enrolled students in certain school districts and campuses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 851 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain decisions about public assistance benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1497 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a competitive grant pilot program for certain small retailers of fresh produce.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1764 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to facilitate food stamp program outreach efforts and eligibility determination processes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 420 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the food stamp program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | WELFARE
HB 709 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | WELFARE
HB 2578 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to providing the national free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch program to a greater number of public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 46 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the establishment of a method to integrate benefits issuance and recipient identification for health and human services programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
SB 1379 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | NUTRITION AND HEALTH WORK GROUP | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 18 79-1 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1093 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to nutrition and health programs for public school children.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Education--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | SCHOOLCHILDREN'S NUTRITION & HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
HB 3300 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a statewide Food Security survey.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 474 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to an interim study on nutrition and health in public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/03
| Education--General | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | SCHOOLCHILDREN'S NUTRITION & HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
HB 474 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to eligibility recertification requirements for certain recipients of food stamps.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FOOD STAMPS | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 475 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to eligibility requirements for certain persons under the food stamp program.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| FOOD STAMPS | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
HB 796 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of diabetes by improving the health of certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| DIABETES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 854 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of an interagency work group to evaluate and address hunger and homelessness in this state.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HOMELESS | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS, INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP ON
HB 1008 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to applying penalties to recipients of financial and nutritional assistance for certain drug- and alcohol-related convictions.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1086 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a grant program to provide surplus agricultural products to organizations that serve needy or low-income individuals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1218 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aliens | Human Services--Food Programs | STATE IMMIGRANT FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
HB 1462 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to outreach activities under the Summer Food Service Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1959 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to eligibility for and allotment under the food stamp program for certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| FOOD STAMPS | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2142 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to the publication of certain brochures for the federal special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget
HB 2251 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to resource requirements under the temporary assistance for needy families program and the food stamp program.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2252 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to categorical eligibility for food stamps of certain recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FOOD STAMPS | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
SB 184 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to eligibility requirements for certain persons under the food stamp program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
SB 334 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to outreach activities under the Summer Food Service Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 351 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to computation of the number of educationally disadvantaged students in public school districts without food service.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 398 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide surplus agricultural products to organizations that serve needy or low-income individuals.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 877 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 885 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of diabetes by improving the health of certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| DIABETES | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 945 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to the publication of certain brochures for the federal special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget
SB 1008 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to resource requirements under the temporary assistance for needy families program and the food stamp program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1448 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to eligibility for and allotment under the food stamp program for certain persons.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 128 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to participation of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in certain food bank programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 937 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation of certain food programs administered by the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
| DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | FOOD | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 990 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to administrative procedures and criminal convictions for welfare fraud.
House: Public Health
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | WELFARE
HB 2702 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs | STATE IMMIGRANT FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
HB 3639 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for and the provision of services and programs for needy people and to the duty of parents to support their children to prevent reliance on programs for needy people; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | FRAUD | Housing | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | WELFARE
SB 800 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the summer food service program.
Senate: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1095 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs | STATE IMMIGRANT FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SB 1887 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs | STATE IMMIGRANT FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
HB 1364 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the prevention and recovery of benefits granted in error under the food stamp program and the program of financial assistance for persons with dependent children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1939 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain nutrition therapy and nutrition services.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2123 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the prevention and detection of fraud in certain programs administered by the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2127 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to fraud and improper payments under the state Medicaid program and other programs; to the creation of private cause of action for false claims for certain government payments; and to the creation of a criminal offense; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENERAL FALSE CLAIMS ACT | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | MEDICAID
HB 2685 75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain prohibited activities in the food stamp program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
| Human Services--Food Programs
SB 676 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prevention and recovery of benefits granted in error under the food stamp program and the program of financial assistance for persons with dependent children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 742 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the prevention and recovery of benefits granted in error under the food stamp program and the program of financial assistance for persons with dependent children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 909 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to certain electronic benefits transfer accounts that are inactive.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 938 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to expanded hours of operation under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
| Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1400 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the prevention and detection of fraud in certain programs administered by the Texas Department of Human Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF
SCR 19 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Requesting the United States Congress to encourage citizenship of legal immigrants by encouraging schools and institutions of higher education to provide enhanced citizenship training.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aliens | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 20 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Requesting the United States Congress to waive the work requirement for food stamp recipients living in labor surplus areas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 863 74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to payment error rates in the food stamp and AFDC programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1062 74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to develop electronic benefits transfer systems that permit the use of food stamps in farmers markets.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 637 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to develop electronic benefits transfer systems that permit the use of food stamps in farmers markets.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Agriculture | ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SCR 38 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to amend the food stamp program by adding a special provision to allow food stamp workers to reissue food stamp benefits to family members fleeing from domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Family--Family Violence | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 2557 73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to certain prohibited activities in the food stamp program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2559 73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the provision of nutrition for women, infants, children, and the indigent.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2560 73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the summer food service program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2561 73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
relating to entities that contract with certain programs for women, infants, and children.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
HCR 127 73-0 (1993)
Author: McCoulskey, HueySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to authorize the United States Department of Agriculture to sell processed, previously-redeemed, discontinued, and no-longer negotiable food stamps to the public for numismatic purposes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 714 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the provision of nutrition for women, infants, children, and the indigent.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 715 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the summer food service program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 716 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to entities that contract with certain programs for women, infants, and children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1141 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to certain prohibited activities in the food stamp program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Human Services--Food Programs
SCR 1 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging the electronic benefit transfer project under the guidance of the citizens task force and the various cooperating state agencies, to set 1995 as the goal for the statewide implementation of the electronic benefit transfer system.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
HB 1517 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the cost of obtaining a birth certificate for certain persons applying for food stamps or emergency health or welfare assistance.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH CERTIFICATES | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1858 72-0 (1991)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Board of Health to obtain rebates from producers or marketers of food for the WIC program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs
SR 230 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Urging the Texas Department of Human Services to initiate a pilot program of electronic benefit transfers for processing food stamp benefits in Texas.
Reported enrolled
| HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
HB 1321 71-0 (1989)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1813 71-0 (1989)
Author: Waterfield, Richard
Relating to the creation and administration of programs to distribute farmers market food coupons to certain individuals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Agriculture | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 822 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Waterfield, Richard
Relating to the creation and administration of programs to distribute farmers market food coupons to certain individuals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| Agriculture | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 834 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Conley, Karyne
Relating to establishment of a school meal supplement program for pregnant and lactating students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Transferred to Calendars Committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 956 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Minors | Women
HB 1161 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to exempting certain items purchased with food stamps from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from calendar
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1292 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Evans, Larry
Relating to exempting certain items purchased with food stamps from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs | Taxation--Sales
HB 1001 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation, administration, funding, and review of and assistance to certain programs administered by the state or by nonprofit organizations for the relief of hunger or inadequate diet; amending Chapter 33 of the Human Resources Code by adding: Section 33.0015; Subsections (d) and (e), Section 33.002; Sections 33.0021; 33.013; 33.014; 33.022; and 33.023; and amending the State Purchasing and General Services Act (Article 601b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) by amending Section 9.03 and Subsections (b), (d), (e), (f), and (g), Section 9.04 and adding Subdivision (7) to Section 9.01; and declaring an emergency.
House: Human Services
Coauthor authorized
| Aging | Human Services--Food Programs | OMNIBUS HUNGER ACT OF 1985
HCR 107 69-0 (1985)
Author: Price, AlbertSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Requesting the Texas Department of Human Resources to use any available unexpended state funds appropriated to the department for purposes of administering the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program for the remainder of the biennium ending on August 31, 1985.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 151 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Requesting Congress to implement a "Marshall Plan" approach for emergency food and development assistance to Africa.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
No action taken in committee
| AFRICA | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 526 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation, administration, funding, and review of and assistance to certain programs administered by the state or by nonprofit organizations for the relief of hunger or inadequate diet.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Aging | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | OMNIBUS HUNGER ACT OF 1985
SCR 89 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Requesting the Texas Department of Human Resources use any available unexpended state funds appropriated to the department for purposes of administering the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program for the remainder of the biennium if federal funds are unavailable.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Appropriations
| HUMAN RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SCR 90 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of providing tax incentives to encourage donations to food banks and to encourage the transportation of foodstuffs to food banks.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 619 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to handling charges to cover the cost of distribution of commodities and food stamps.
House: Human Services
Referred to subcommittee
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 1366 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, Bob
Relating to state funding for school breakfast programs.
House: Public Education
Testimony Received
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 2036 68-0 (1983)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a food stamp workfare program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Committee on Human Services
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs | Labor--Workforce Development
HCR 162 68-0 (1983)
Author: Price, AlbertSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Declaring that federal and state nutrition programs should be protected from further budget cuts.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 192 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to handling charges to cover the cost of distribution of commodities and food stamps.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1319 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to state funding for school breakfast programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Human Services--Food Programs
SCR 80 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Lee, El Franco
Recognizing that the funding for federal/state nutrition programs, including food stamps, child nutrition programs, and elderly nutrition programs should be protected from further budget cuts.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SCR 81 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Establishing an interim study committee to investigate hunger in Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| FOOD | Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | Legislature | NUTRITION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 148 67-0 (1981)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to school lunches for senior citizens.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Aging | Education--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 984 67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to school lunches for senior citizens.
House: Public Education
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Aging | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 290 66-0 (1979)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the requirement that certain school districts participate in the national school breakfast program.
House: Public Education
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 499 66-0 (1979)
Author: McBee, Susan Gurley
Relating to breakfast programs for public school students from low-income families.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 636 66-0 (1979)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to school lunches for senior citizens.
House: Public Education
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1148 66-0 (1979)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to school district participation in the federal breakfast program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--School Districts | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1945 66-0 (1979)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to food stamps.
House: Human Services
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1150 66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Crawford, Bo
Relating to food stamps; defining offenses and providing penalties and relating to a source of funds for enforcement.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 136 65-0 (1977)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to providing breakfast for public school students from low-income families.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 259 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Luther
Relating to penalties for certain unauthorized uses of food stamp coupons and authorizations to purchase food stamp coupons.
House: Health & Welfare
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 87 65-0 (1977)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Jones, Luther
Relating to certain unauthorized alteration, transfer, redemption, use, or possession of food stamp coupons and of authorizations to purchase food stamp coupons; providing for aggregation of amounts in determining the grade of an offense; providing penalties.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 379 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to penalties for certain unauthorized uses of food stamp coupons and authorizations to purchase food stamp coupons.
Senate: Human Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 1073 65-0 (1977)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to providing breakfast programs for public school students from low-income families.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 7 65-1 (1977)
Author: Robbins, Joe
Relating to breakfast programs for public school students from low income families.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1851 64-0 (1975)
Author: Denton, Lane
Requiring that school lunches be made available to students in certain schools; directing the Central Education Agency to establish nutritional standards for school lunches.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1971 64-0 (1975)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to certain unauthorized use of food stamp coupons and of authorizations to purchase food stamps coupons; providing penalties.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 931 64-0 (1975)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to unauthorized possession and certain unauthorized uses of food stamp coupons and of authorization to purchase food stamp coupons.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1094 63-0 (1973)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the establishment of a state food stamp program.
House: Human Resources Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 180 63-0 (1973)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Creating a special interim committee to study nutritional quality of food served in state-supported institutions.
House: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
| Human Services--Food Programs | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 390 63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Establishing a statewide "Food Stamp Program" to be administered by the State Department of Public Welfare; authorizing the State Department to accept and expend funds, authoring assessments; authorizing research and demonstration projects; authorizing a method of deducting funds from money payments of recipients for the purchase of food stamps, providing for personnel in accordance with a merit system; providing for the promulgation of reasonable rules and regulations for determining eligibility for Food Stamps; by adding a new Section 7-C providing for the detection and prosecution of fraud and for recovery of losses; by adding a new Section 7-D authorizing the bonding of employees, providing for indemnification against losses, and authorizing the State Department to take steps necessary to operate the the Programs, safeguarding confidentiality of records and adherence to the Civil Rights Act of 1964; providing a repealing clause, a savings clause.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 853 62-0 (1971)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing for the establishment of a Food Stamp Program.
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1470 62-0 (1971)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the determination of eligibility for participation in the food stamp program.
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
HJR 12 62-0 (1971)
Author: Farenthold, Frances
Proposing an amendment to Article III, Section 51-a of the Texas Constitution, authorizing the Legislature to enact legislation and appropriate funds for assistance grants, medical care and rehabilitation services for needy individuals and families.
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 14 62-0 (1971)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Providing that the Legislature shall enact appropriate legislation which will enable the State of Texas to cooperate with the government of the United States in providing assistance grants out of state funds to, and/or medical care on behalf of needy aged persons, needy persons who are totally and permanently disabled, needy blind persons, needy dependent children, etc.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 423 62-0 (1971)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing for the establishment of a Food Stamp Program.
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 431 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bernal, Joe J.
Relating to the authorization of the State Department of Public Welfare to establish a statewide food stamp program.
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 307 59-0 (1965)
Author: Alaniz, John C. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Department of Public Welfare to establish a food stamp plan and to participate in and implement the federal food stamp program.
| FOOD STAMPS | Human Services--Food Programs | PUBLIC WELFARE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HB 441 53-0 (1953)
Author: Reeves, Elbert
Relating to amending certain Acts by creating a new Division within the State Department of Public Welfare to be known as the "Commodity Distribution Division," prescribing its powers, duties, and functions.
| Human Services--Food Programs | PUBLIC WELFARE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HB 196 51-0 (1949)
Author: Zivley, Lamar A.
Relating to providing for the creation of a division within the State Department of Public Welfare to be known as the "Commodity Distribution Division"; providing for an emergency appropriation for administrative purposes for the period from May 1, 1949 to August 31, 1949; providing for an appropriation for the biennium beginning September 1, 1949 and ending August 31, 1951 for the purpose of setting up facilities for the distribution of commodities for the biennium in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and providing a repealing clause and a saving clause.
| Human Services--Food Programs | PUBLIC WELFARE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF
SB 210 51-0 (1949)
Author: Corbin, Sr., Kilmer B.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for the creation of a division within the State Department of Public Welfare to be known as the "Commodity Distribution Division"; providing a repealing clause and a saving clause.
| Human Services--Food Programs | PUBLIC WELFARE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HB 196 50-0 (1947)
Author: Spacek, Rudolph B. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the establishment, maintenance, operation, administration, and expansion of nonprofit school lunch programs in public schools in this State, and making an appropriation for matching and supplementing Federal funds for subsidizing the school lunch programs of this State.
| Education--General | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 192 50-0 (1947)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to providing for the establishment, maintenance, operation and expansion of non-profit school lunch programs in public and non-profit private generally recognized schools of high school grades or under; making an appropriation.
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Human Services--Food Programs
