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Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action	Subjects
HB 223	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cortez, Philip	Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.	House: Elections Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Elections--Candidates \| Elections--General \| Elections--Political Parties \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1407	88-0 (2023)	Author: Vasut, Cody	Relating to clarifying that a statutory county court judge is authorized to issue a search warrant for access to a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Courts--County & Statutory \| Criminal Procedure--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1427	88-0 (2023)	Author: Campos, Liz \| et. al. Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| HARASSMENT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2849	88-0 (2023)	Author: Plesa, Mihaela	Relating to information about available free or low-cost cellular telephones and free or low-cost cellular telephone service plans provided to residents of certain nursing and assisted living facilities.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Nursing Homes \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3155	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harris, Caroline	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| ALLIE'S WAY \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--General \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3197	88-0 (2023)	Author: Frazier, Frederick	Relating to definition change for certain customer data, communications, and other information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar	\| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| Electronic Information Systems \| Protection of Personal Information \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3438	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria	Relating to the definition of telephone call for purposes of regulating telephone solicitations.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3730	88-0 (2023)	Author: Wilson, Terry M. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to the directory of users of the centralized telephone service for entities in the capitol complex.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4403	88-0 (2023)	Author: Davis, Yvonne	Relating to requirements for and prohibitions on certain telemarketing calls.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE \| Consumer Protection \| Financial--General \| TELEMARKETING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 4886	88-0 (2023)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.	House: Corrections	Left pending in committee	\| CIVIL COMMITMENT \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Courts--Appellate \| Courts--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Law Enforcement \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| PHYSICIANS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RESTRAINTS \| SUPREME COURT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 4895	88-0 (2023)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INTERNET \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 5045	88-0 (2023)	Author: Garcia, Josey	Relating to the creation of a task force to study access to telephone and Internet service among homeless veterans.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs	Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs	\| Governor \| HOMELESS \| Interim Studies \| INTERNET \| Military & Veterans \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 41	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ALLIE'S WAY \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--General \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 315	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hall, Bob \| et. al. Sponsor: Ramos, Ana-Maria	Relating to the definition of telephone call for purposes of regulating telephone solicitations.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 744	88-0 (2023)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to clarifying that a statutory county court judge is authorized to issue a search warrant for access to a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Courts--County & Statutory \| Criminal Procedure--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1179	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Herrero, Abel	Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/23	\| CIVIL COMMITMENT \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Courts--Appellate \| Courts--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Fire Fighters & Police--General \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Law Enforcement \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| PHYSICIANS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RESTRAINTS \| SEXUAL OFFENDERS \| SUPREME COURT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 2375	88-0 (2023)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to cell phone use by students in public schools.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 86	87-0 (2021)	Author: Swanson, Valoree \| et. al.	Relating to the preemption and prosecution of certain offenses involving the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 204	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn \| et. al.	Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing panic alert devices in classrooms.	House: Public Education	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| ALERT SYSTEM \| ALYSSA'S LAW \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Law Enforcement \| Minors--Health & Safety \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1634	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2498	87-0 (2021)	Author: Campos, Liz \| et. al.	Relating to harassment using a temporary or disposable telephone number; creating a criminal offense.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| HARASSMENT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2683	87-0 (2021)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law.	House: State Affairs	Received from the House	\| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| Open Meetings \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3542	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to the telephone availability of certain personnel by certain health benefit plan issuers and utilization review agents.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance	\| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3566	87-0 (2021)	Author: Cortez, Philip Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.	House: Elections Senate: State Affairs	Committee report printed and distributed	\| Elections--Candidates \| Elections--General \| Elections--Political Parties \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 4432	87-0 (2021)	Author: González, Jessica	Relating to the sale of consumer geotracking data by telephone companies.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Consumer Protection \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 42	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 924	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to requirements for open meetings that are broadcast over the Internet or held by telephone conference or videoconference call.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| Open Meetings \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1885	87-0 (2021)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to open meetings of governmental bodies.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| INTERNET \| Open Meetings \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 2048	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the telephone availability of certain personnel by certain health benefit plan issuers and utilization review agents.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 2099	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Patterson, Jared	Relating to methods by which a claimant may check the status of a claim for unemployment compensation benefits filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Labor--Unemployment \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 101	86-0 (2019)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of false caller identification information display.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 701	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.	House: Business & Industry	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Business & Commerce--General \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 771	86-0 (2019)	Author: Davis, Sarah Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/19	\| City Government--Roads \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Highways \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1105	86-0 (2019)	Author: Swanson, Valoree \| et. al.	Relating to the preemption and prosecution of certain offenses involving the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2421	86-0 (2019)	Author: Smith, Reggie	Relating to the issuance of certain warrants and orders for searches performed on wireless communications devices and for the installation and use of certain tracking equipment.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Law Enforcement \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2580	86-0 (2019)	Author: Wu, Gene \| et. al.	Relating to access to telephone services for persons confined in county jails.	House: County Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| SHERIFFS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2802	86-0 (2019)	Author: Darby, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts of certain statutorily dedicated fees.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| Energy--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 3641	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions and establishing reporting requirements.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3643	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3801	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina	Relating to authorizing a petitioner for a protective order to separate the petitioner's wireless telephone number from the respondent's wireless telephone service account.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	\| Family--Family Violence \| PROTECTIVE ORDERS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 43	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 303	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to providing free access to telephone services for persons confined in county jail pending trial.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| SHERIFFS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 445	86-0 (2019)	Author: Fallon, Pat	Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Elections--General \| Elections--Voting Systems \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1453	86-0 (2019)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Ashby, Trent	Relating to the use of calculator applications in place of graphing calculators in public schools.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Placed on General State Calendar	\| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Electronic Information Systems \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1881	86-0 (2019)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--General \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1955	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a pilot program to identify and refer eligible children to early childhood intervention services.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Children's Insurance \| Human Services--Child Services \| INTERNET \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 62	85-0 (2017)	Author: Craddick, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 160	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 306	85-0 (2017)	Author: Minjarez, Ina \| et. al.	Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students.	House: Public Education	Laid on the table subject to call	\| BULLYING \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--School Districts \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Family--Parent & Child \| HARASSMENT \| INTERNET \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SUPREME COURT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 450	85-0 (2017)	Author: Fallon, Pat \| et. al.	Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.	House: Elections	Considered in Calendars	\| Elections--General \| Elections--Voting Systems \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 455	85-0 (2017)	Author: Metcalf, Will \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the authority of a property owner to participate by telephone conference call at a protest hearing by an appraisal review board.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| TELECONFERENCING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 512	85-0 (2017)	Author: Davis, Sarah	Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| City Government--Roads \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 520	85-0 (2017)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1748	85-0 (2017)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary	Relating to the use of a portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2450	85-0 (2017)	Author: Koop, Linda	Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Courts--Judges \| Criminal Procedure--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2931	85-0 (2017)	Author: Moody, Joe Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| GANGS \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Statutory Revision \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| WIRETAPPING
HB 3066	85-0 (2017)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Menéndez, José	Relating to certain benefits and protections for military service members.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security	Effective immediately	\| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE \| Military & Veterans \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3580	85-0 (2017)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device by a student.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3797	85-0 (2017)	Author: Alonzo, Roberto	Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Business & Commerce--General \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Labor--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 31	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 57	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| State Employees \| State Officers \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 67	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 144	85-0 (2017)	Author: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Elections--General \| Elections--Voting Systems \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 660	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the use of certain mobile devices at a polling place.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Elections--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1356	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to distracted driving collisions; creating an offense.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1823	85-0 (2017)	Author: Burton, Konni Sponsor: Koop, Linda	Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Courts--Judges \| Criminal Procedure--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1856	85-0 (2017)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| GANGS \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Statutory Revision \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| WIRETAPPING
SB 2037	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to a request for 9-1-1 services by text message.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 117	85-1 (2017)	Author: Uresti, Tomas	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 171	85-1 (2017)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to prosecution of certain offenses involving and preemption of local regulation of the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 269	85-1 (2017)	Author: Fallon, Pat	Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.	House: Elections	Referred to Elections	\| Elections--General \| Elections--Voting Systems \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 327	85-1 (2017)	Author: Davis, Sarah	Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| City Government--Roads \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Minors--Health & Safety \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 15	85-1 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don \| et. al.	Relating to prosecution of certain offenses involving and preemption of local regulation of the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Received from the Senate	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 25	85-1 (2017)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to distracted driving; creating a criminal offense.		Filed	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 39	85-1 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.		Filed	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 92	85-1 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to distracted driving; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.		Filed	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 64	84-0 (2015)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 80	84-0 (2015)	Author: Craddick, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Placed on intent calendar	\| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 141	84-0 (2015)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 214	84-0 (2015)	Author: Harless, Patricia	Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 326	84-0 (2015)	Author: Wu, Gene \| et. al. Sponsor: Hall, Bob	Relating to information provided by electronic means in support of the issuance of a search warrant.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| MAGISTRATES \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 411	84-0 (2015)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al.	Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business; adding a provision subject to criminal penalties.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Consumer Protection \| CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS \| Financial--General \| TELEMARKETING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 675	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.	House: Elections Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Elections--General \| Elections--Voting Systems \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1352	84-0 (2015)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1396	84-0 (2015)	Author: Workman, Paul Sponsor: Burton, Konni \| et. al.	Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures; the construction of certain statutes and rules that create or define criminal offenses and penalties; a review of certain penal laws of this state.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/15	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| PEACE OFFICERS \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1916	84-0 (2015)	Author: Sheffield, J. D.	Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Education--Junior College Districts \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| PEACE OFFICERS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2064	84-0 (2015)	Author: Keffer, Jim	Relating to the installation of certain telephone or telegraph corporation facilities on or across public roads, streets, or water.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| County Government--Roads \| Highways \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Utilities--General \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2348	84-0 (2015)	Author: Price, Four	Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services.	House: Insurance	Placed on General State Calendar	\| DISCRIMINATION \| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE \| Health Care Providers \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| PHYSICIANS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3165	84-0 (2015)	Author: Bohac, Dwayne	Relating to warrants issued to obtain cell site information through the use of a cell site simulator device; public access to certain information relating to investigatory equipment; creating criminal offenses.	House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select	Left pending in committee	\| CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS \| Criminal Procedure--General \| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Law Enforcement \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3656	84-0 (2015)	Author: King, Susan Lewis	Relating to the use of telephone interpreter services in any criminal proceeding before a judge or magistrate.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Courts--Personnel \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3790	84-0 (2015)	Author: Fletcher, Allen	Relating to the electronic customer data that certain peace officers may obtain by warrant, order, or other legal process from a provider of a wire or electronic communications service or remote computing service or from a communication common carrier.	House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Communications & Press \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3792	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huberty, Dan	Relating to entities providing engineering services to a utility or affiliate.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 25	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.	Senate: Transportation	Co-author authorized	\| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 238	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| State Officers \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 535	84-0 (2015)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the use of certain mobile devices at a polling place.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Elections--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 861	84-0 (2015)	Author: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the installation of certain telephone or telegraph corporation facilities on or across public roads, streets, or water.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| County Government--Roads \| Highways \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Utilities--General \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1195	84-0 (2015)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the use of telephone interpreter services in any criminal proceeding before a judge or magistrate.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Courts--Personnel \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1491	84-0 (2015)	Author: Garcia, Sylvia	Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Elections--General \| Elections--Voting Systems \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1864	84-0 (2015)	Author: Burton, Konni \| et. al. Sponsor: Canales, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| PEACE OFFICERS \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 27	83-0 (2013)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	No action taken in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Transportation--Miscellaneous \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 41	83-0 (2013)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 63	83-0 (2013)	Author: Craddick, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Co-sponsor authorized	\| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 69	83-0 (2013)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 108	83-0 (2013)	Author: Harless, Patricia	Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 239	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to verification of motor vehicle financial responsibility information.	House: Technology	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 304	83-0 (2013)	Author: Walle, Armando	Relating to employee caseload standards for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing standards for certain of those services.	House: Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--General \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 336	83-0 (2013)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.	House: Technology	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 347	83-0 (2013)	Author: Pitts, Jim \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/13	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Minors--Health & Safety \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 678	83-0 (2013)	Author: Sheets, Kenneth \| et. al.	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.	House: Technology	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 1041	83-0 (2013)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 emergency services fee; clarifying the applicability of the fee.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Safety \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1332	83-0 (2013)	Author: Frank, James	Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.	House: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INTERNET \| RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS \| Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| TELECONFERENCING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| VIDEOCONFERENCING \| Water--Rights
HB 1608	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys \| Criminal Procedure--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2017	83-0 (2013)	Author: Price, Walter "Four"	Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee	\| Insurance--Health & Accident \| PHYSICIANS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2227	83-0 (2013)	Author: Wu, Gene	Relating to sworn affidavits provided to support the issuance of a search warrant.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2263	83-0 (2013)	Author: Miller, Rick Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to requesting a replacement voter registration certificate by telephone or electronically.	House: Elections Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Elections--Registration & Suffrage \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2270	83-0 (2013)	Author: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for certain portable electronic devices.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee	\| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Insurance--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2569	83-0 (2013)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the methods by which a registrar must provide notice to an applicant of a rejected application for voter registration.	House: Elections	Referred to Elections	\| Elections--Election Officers \| Elections--Registration & Suffrage \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2835	83-0 (2013)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al.	Relating to monthly support received from the universal service fund.	House: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| INTERNET \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELECOMMUNICATORS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3241	83-0 (2013)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to the civil prosecution of racketeering related to trafficking of persons; providing penalties.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Courts--District \| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Property \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| POSTAL SERVICE \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3264	83-0 (2013)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to prohibiting telemarketing calls by a credit access business.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Consumer Protection \| CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS \| Financial--General \| TELEMARKETING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 28	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Transportation	Co-author authorized	\| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 105	83-0 (2013)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device or other portable electronic device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 181	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hegar, Glenn \| et. al. Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to verification of motor vehicle financial responsibility information.	House: Technology Senate: Transportation	Effective immediately	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 281	83-0 (2013)	Author: Estes, Craig Sponsor: Frank, James	Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/13	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INTERNET \| RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS \| Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| TELECONFERENCING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| VIDEOCONFERENCING \| Water--Rights
SB 786	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Co-author authorized	\| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys \| Criminal Procedure--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 839	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for certain portable electronic devices.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/13	\| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Insurance--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1088	83-0 (2013)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Courts--District \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1748	83-0 (2013)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to employee caseload standards for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing standards for certain of those services.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--General \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 37	82-0 (2011)	Author: Menendez, Jose	Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 93	82-0 (2011)	Author: Cook, Byron	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing penalties.	House: Transportation	No action taken in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 103	82-0 (2011)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	No action taken in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 105	82-0 (2011)	Author: Brown, Fred	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing a penalty.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 130	82-0 (2011)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.	House: Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| BULLYING \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNET \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 242	82-0 (2011)	Author: Craddick, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the enforcement of public safety, including the privileges and duties of certain types of law enforcement officers.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice	Vetoed by the Governor	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Law Enforcement \| PEACE OFFICERS \| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road \| Weapons
HB 243	82-0 (2011)	Author: Craddick, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Co-sponsor authorized	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 287	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 288	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while using certain motor vehicles.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| Aging \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 676	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1446	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, Yvonne	Relating to the regulation of certain commercial mobile service contracts.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1891	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, Sarah \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the execution of a search warrant for data or information contained in or on certain devices.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/11	\| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| SEARCH WARRANTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1899	82-0 (2011)	Author: Pickett, Joseph \| et. al. Sponsor: Rodríguez, José	Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/11	\| City Government--Roads \| County Government--Roads \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2050	82-0 (2011)	Author: Peña, Aaron \| et. al.	Relating to the use of recording devices and mobile telephones by poll watchers.	House: Elections	Corrected committee report sent to Calendars	\| Elections--Administration \| Elections--Election Officers \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2069	82-0 (2011)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90-day supply of dangerous drugs and accelerate refills.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Crimes--Drugs \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2157	82-0 (2011)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2466	82-0 (2011)	Author: Phillips, Larry Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to the licensing and operation of motor vehicles by minors.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/11	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Minors--General \| MOTORCYCLES \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2524	82-0 (2011)	Author: Cain, Erwin	Relating to the criminal offenses for which and the circumstances under which certain communication devices may be detected and communications may be intercepted.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Weapons \| WIRETAPPING
HB 2620	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to communications services and markets.	House: State Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Business & Commerce--General \| INTERNET \| Political Subdivisions \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2621	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to deregulation of certain telecommunications markets and companies.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2628	82-0 (2011)	Author: Branch, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Left pending in committee	\| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2642	82-0 (2011)	Author: Huberty, Dan	Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extended service areas and toll-free local calling areas.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2874	82-0 (2011)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the regulation of Voice over Internet Protocol service.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Political Subdivisions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3395	82-0 (2011)	Author: Callegari, Bill Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to state purchasing preferences for recycled products and to the efficient operation of certain telecommunications entities.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization	Effective immediately	\| Environment--Recycling \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3675	82-0 (2011)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to assessments and taxes on subscription video service providers.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TELEVISION \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3759	82-0 (2011)	Author: White, James	Relating to the criminal offenses for which and the circumstances under which certain communication devices may be detected and communications may be intercepted.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Weapons \| WIRETAPPING
SB 46	82-0 (2011)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 119	82-0 (2011)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 138	82-0 (2011)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 980	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to communications services and markets.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date	\| Business & Commerce--General \| INTERNET \| Political Subdivisions \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 982	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extended service areas and toll-free local calling areas.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to State Affairs	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 985	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the regulation of Voice over Internet Protocol service.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to State Affairs	\| Political Subdivisions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 986	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to deregulation of certain telecommunications markets and companies.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--General \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1095	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodríguez, José	Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Left pending in committee	\| City Government--Roads \| County Government--Roads \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1848	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hegar, Glenn \| et. al.	Relating to the distribution of the emergency service fee for wireless telecommunications connections and the prepaid 9-1-1 emergency service fee.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized	\| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous \| STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 18	81-0 (2009)	Author: Leibowitz, David \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| BULLYING \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNET \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 55	81-0 (2009)	Author: Branch, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/09	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 219	81-0 (2009)	Author: Menendez, Jose	Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 220	81-0 (2009)	Author: Menendez, Jose	Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 232	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to grants for community-based telephone voice-mail services for individuals in crisis or in transition and to the rate and uses of the universal service fund fee.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 356	81-0 (2009)	Author: Quintanilla, Chente	Relating to the penalty for certain traffic offenses committed while using a wireless communication device.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--General \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 438	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 478	81-0 (2009)	Author: Heflin, Joe	Relating to automated telephone solicitation containing political advertising; providing a civil penalty.	House: Elections	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| ADVERTISING \| Elections--Campaign Financing \| Elections--Candidates \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 662	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under 18 years of age while using a wireless communications device.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.	\| Minors--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--General \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 758	81-0 (2009)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Safety \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 759	81-0 (2009)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving.	House: Public Safety	Considered in Calendars	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1098	81-0 (2009)	Author: Vo, Hubert	Relating to certain information that a commercial mobile service provider shall include in a billing statement.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1206	81-0 (2009)	Author: Vo, Hubert	Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1207	81-0 (2009)	Author: Vo, Hubert	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating certain vehicles.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1481	81-0 (2009)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to certain offenses regarding the possession or use of a cellular telephone by an inmate or defendant in a correctional or detention facility and to the detection and monitoring of that possession or use.	House: Corrections	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 1649	81-0 (2009)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under 18 years of age while using a wireless communications device; providing a penalty.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| Minors--General \| Minors--Health & Safety \| MOTORCYCLES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1728	81-0 (2009)	Author: Madden, Jerry Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communications records.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/09	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE \| SUBPOENAS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1766	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to exempting prepaid wireless telecommunications devices from the 9-1-1 emergency service fee.	House: Public Safety	Left pending in committee	\| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER \| Business & Commerce--General \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1835	81-0 (2009)	Author: Davis, Yvonne \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of commercial mobile service to customers.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1880	81-0 (2009)	Author: Pierson, Paula	Relating to an enhanced penalty for an operator who commits certain traffic offenses while using a wireless communication device to read, write, or send a text-based communication.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2507	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chisum, Warren \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the establishment of an interoperable statewide emergency radio infrastructure and the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure account.	House: Public Safety Senate: Finance	No action taken in committee	\| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| RADIO \| Safety \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3027	81-0 (2009)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3169	81-0 (2009)	Author: Davis, Yvonne	Relating to wireless telephone consumer protections.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Consumer Protection \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3216	81-0 (2009)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to telephone or electronic mail notification to a respondent of a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.	House: Elections Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Ethics \| ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3359	81-0 (2009)	Author: McClendon, Ruth \| et. al.	Relating to a uniform and statewide 9-1-1 emergency services fee on the retail sale of prepaid wireless telecommunications services to consumers.	House: Ways & Means	Placed on General State Calendar	\| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER \| TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3476	81-0 (2009)	Author: Davis, John	Relating to information used for telephone solicitations.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3525	81-0 (2009)	Author: England, Kirk	Relating to telephone solicitations for certain law enforcement-related charitable organizations.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in subcommittee	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| GIFTS & DONATIONS \| Law Enforcement \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3543	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the creation of a Don't Mess with Texas Water program to prevent illegal dumping that affects the surface waters of this state.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste \| Environment--Water \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| SIGNS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Water--General
HB 3813	81-0 (2009)	Author: Flores, Kino	Relating to display of the Problem Gamblers' Help Line telephone number on a bingo card-minding device or pull-tab dispenser.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BINGO \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3855	81-0 (2009)	Author: Eiland, Craig	Relating to the reporting of information to the Texas Department of Insurance by certain insurance carriers.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee	\| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Insurance--Insurers & Agents \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 4188	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rose, Patrick	Relating to child protective services.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| CHILD ABUSE \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 4304	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey \| et. al.	Relating to the granting or renewal of certain easements on or leases of certain university land.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| CONSERVATION EASEMENTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Education--Higher--General \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Electric
HB 4442	81-0 (2009)	Author: Quintanilla, Chente	Relating to telecommunications services provided by cable service providers.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4634	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a commercial motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 51	81-0 (2009)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 99	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to wireless telephone consumer protections.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Consumer Protection \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 307	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the regulation of telephone calls made by certain persons for political advertising purposes; providing a criminal penalty.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ADVERTISING \| Elections--Campaign Financing \| Elections--Candidates \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 582	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 611	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to notification to certain mobile service customers regarding minutes remaining on the customer's calling plan.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1587	81-0 (2009)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth \| et. al.	Relating to a uniform and statewide 9-1-1 emergency services fee on the retail sale of prepaid wireless telecommunications services to consumers.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce	Placed on General State Calendar	\| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER \| TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1635	81-0 (2009)	Author: Carona, John \| et. al.	Relating to the sale of certain communications equipment and mobile telephone services; providing criminal and civil penalties.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crime Prevention \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Electronic Information Systems \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Purchasing--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1844	81-0 (2009)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Sponsor: Madden, Jerry	Relating to revenue received from the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Crime Victims Compensation \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 2059	81-0 (2009)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the use of a public right-of-way by a telephone or telegraph corporation.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	No action taken in committee	\| County Government--Land Use & Zoning \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 2492	81-0 (2009)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to requiring notices prior to certain activities involving Voice over Internet Protocol telephone service.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--General \| INTERNET \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 68	80-0 (2007)	Author: Leibowitz, David	Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| BULLYING \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNET \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 73	80-0 (2007)	Author: Flynn, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/07	\| Consumer Protection \| Electronic Information Systems \| Protection of Personal Information \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 200	80-0 (2007)	Author: Menendez, Jose	Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 201	80-0 (2007)	Author: Menendez, Jose	Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 397	80-0 (2007)	Author: Cook, Byron	Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.	House: Transportation	No action taken in committee	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 435	80-0 (2007)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the detection and monitoring of a cellular telephone in the possession of or used by an inmate or state jail defendant.	House: Corrections	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 453	80-0 (2007)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to grants for community-based telephone voice-mail services for individuals in crisis or in transition.	House: Regulated Industries	Referred to Regulated Industries	\| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 540	80-0 (2007)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving.	House: Law Enforcement	Referred to Law Enforcement	\| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 661	80-0 (2007)	Author: King, Phil	Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty.	House: Regulated Industries	Referred to Regulated Industries	\| Consumer Protection \| Protection of Personal Information \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1459	80-0 (2007)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Janek, Kyle	Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain telecommunications services provided through the use of a pay phone.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/07	\| Taxation--Sales \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1888	80-0 (2007)	Author: Haggerty, Pat \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3377	80-0 (2007)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to requiring certain defendants in common nuisance suits to provide telephone access to and information regarding an information and referral hotline for victims of human trafficking.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| PROSTITUTION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3642	80-0 (2007)	Author: Corte, Jr., Frank	Relating to homeland security; providing a penalty.	House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations	Left pending in committee	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Open Meetings \| RADIO \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY \| TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 3689	80-0 (2007)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HR 2915	80-0 (2007)	Author: Corte, Jr., Frank	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 11.		Reported enrolled	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Open Meetings \| RADIO \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY \| TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 11	80-0 (2007)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank	Relating to homeland security and protection of the public, including protections against human trafficking; providing penalties.	House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	See remarks for effective date	\| Aliens \| BORDER SECURITY COUNCIL \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| IMMUNIZATIONS \| Open Meetings \| RADIO \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY \| TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 154	80-0 (2007)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1022	80-0 (2007)	Author: Janek, Kyle	Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain telecommunications services provided through the use of a pay phone.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Taxation--Sales \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1288	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to requiring certain defendants in common nuisance suits to provide telephone access to and information regarding an information and referral hotline for victims of human trafficking.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| PROSTITUTION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1580	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1730	80-0 (2007)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to application of the Texas no-call list to certain transmissions to a mobile telephone number.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| NO-CALL LIST \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1815	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Consumer Protection \| Electronic Information Systems \| Protection of Personal Information \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1894	80-0 (2007)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to protecting the stand-alone residential local exchange voice service rate.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SCR 90	80-0 (2007)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 11.		Signed by the Governor	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Open Meetings \| RADIO \| Resolutions--Corrective \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY \| TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SR 1204	80-0 (2007)	Author: Carona, John	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 11.		Reported enrolled	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Open Meetings \| RADIO \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY \| TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 236	79-0 (2005)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 237	79-0 (2005)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 574	79-0 (2005)	Author: Haggerty, Pat	Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 610	79-0 (2005)	Author: Giddings, Helen	Relating to the creation of an offense of using a telephone while operating a school bus.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Minors--Health & Safety \| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 683	79-0 (2005)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to allowing the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners to hold telephonic hearings.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Open Meetings \| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 721	79-0 (2005)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the transmission of certain unsolicited messages or images to a mobile telephone or pager; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Regulated Industries	No action taken in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 789	79-0 (2005)	Author: King, Phil \| et. al. Sponsor: Fraser, Troy	Relating to furthering competition in the telecommunications industry.	House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce	Senate appoints conferees-reported	\| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications \| Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 953	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to the regulation of and contracts with certain telephone call centers; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones \| Business & Commerce--General \| Purchasing--State \| TELEMARKETING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1094	79-0 (2005)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Relating to an offense of using a wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle by certain minors.	House: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Minors--General \| Minors--Health & Safety \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1251	79-0 (2005)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the creation of an offense of using a telephone while operating a bus.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Common Carriers \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1340	79-0 (2005)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to the funding of a telephone service for blind and visually impaired persons that provides the text of newspapers using synthetic speech.	House: Regulated Industries	Referred to Regulated Industries	\| Communications & Press \| Disabilities, Persons with \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1349	79-0 (2005)	Author: Denny, Mary	Relating to the use of a mobile telephone in a polling place.	House: Elections	Referred to Elections	\| Elections--Administration \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1530	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hodge, Terri	Relating to the provision of telephone service to inmates and defendants confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections	Referred to Corrections	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1601	79-0 (2005)	Author: Madden, Jerry Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the use of interpreter services in a criminal case.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Courts--Personnel \| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1674	79-0 (2005)	Author: Dukes, Dawnna	Relating to the implementation of the Texas Integrated Eligibility and Redesign System.	House: Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1782	79-0 (2005)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communication records.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| SUBPOENAS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1818	79-0 (2005)	Author: Leibowitz, David	Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BULLYING \| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline \| INTERNET \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2077	79-0 (2005)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: Staples, Todd	Relating to the prohibition of wireless communications devices in correctional facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; providing penalties.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2447	79-0 (2005)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott	Relating to a pilot program for the implementation of the redesigned health and human services program eligibility and benefits determination system.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| Electronic Information Systems \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Human Services--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2553	79-0 (2005)	Author: McCall, Brian Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the publication of mobile service customer telephone numbers by commercial mobile service providers; providing a civil penalty.	House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/05	\| Consumer Protection \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2592	79-0 (2005)	Author: Frost, Stephen \| et. al.	Relating to a requirement that certain broadband network operators provide notice of inability to access emergency services.	House: Regulated Industries	Left pending in committee	\| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2607	79-0 (2005)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to an offense by a person under 18 years of age of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Minors--Health & Safety \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2777	79-0 (2005)	Author: Nixon, Joe	Relating to the regulation of voice communications provided by a person holding a cable franchise.	House: Regulated Industries	Referred to Regulated Industries	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 120	79-0 (2005)	Author: Seliger, Kel	Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle by certain minors.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.	\| Minors--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 139	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 146	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 193	79-0 (2005)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the publication of mobile service customer telephone numbers by commercial mobile service providers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Consumer Protection \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 332	79-0 (2005)	Author: Fraser, Troy	Relating to furthering competition in the telecommunication industry.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETITIVENESS LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COM \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications \| Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 852	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of telephone solicitation for political advertising purposes; providing penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Elections--General \| Elections--Political Parties \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 853	79-0 (2005)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to customer protection for customers of mobile service providers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Consumer Protection \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 873	79-0 (2005)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Delisi, Dianne	Relating to a medical information telephone hotline pilot program under the state Medicaid program.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Placed on General State Calendar	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--General \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| MEDICAID \| PHYSICIANS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1124	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to a toll-free number for reporting communicable diseases.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Health--General \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1313	79-0 (2005)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to safety hotline posting requirements of employers in English and Spanish.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Labor--Health & Safety \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1315	79-0 (2005)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to safety hotline posting requirements for employers.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Labor--Health & Safety \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1402	79-0 (2005)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the regulation of voice communications provided by a person holding a cable franchise.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1456	79-0 (2005)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to telecommunications infrastructure fund assessments and collections.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Open Records \| TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1515	79-0 (2005)	Author: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the implementation of the Texas Integrated Eligibility and Redesign System.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1735	79-0 (2005)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank	Relating to benefits and rights for certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States.	House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Military & Veterans \| MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING \| NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--General
SB 1758	79-0 (2005)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to a pilot program for the implementation of the redesigned health and human services program eligibility and benefits determination system.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| Electronic Information Systems \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Human Services--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1775	79-0 (2005)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1789	79-0 (2005)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to the funding of a telephone service for blind and visually impaired persons that provides the text of newspapers using synthetic speech.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Communications & Press \| Disabilities, Persons with \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 21	79-1 (2005)	Author: Fraser, Troy Sponsor: King, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry.	House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce	House passage as amended reported	\| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--Telecommunications \| Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 147	78-0 (2003)	Author: Solomons, Burt \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to application of the no-call list provisions to commercial mobile service providers and subscribers.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 149	78-0 (2003)	Author: Solomons, Burt \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to certain privacy protections for consumer information included in the Texas no-call list.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Open Records \| RIGHT OF PRIVACY \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 281	78-0 (2003)	Author: Moreno, Paul	Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 406	78-0 (2003)	Author: Miller, Sid \| et. al. Sponsor: Williams, Tommy	Relating to proceeds received by a person accused or convicted of a crime from publicizing the crime.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 624	78-0 (2003)	Author: Menendez, Jose \| et. al.	Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 771	78-0 (2003)	Author: Giddings, Helen Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the creation of an offense of using a telephone while operating a school bus.	House: State Affairs Senate: Education	Placed on intent calendar	\| Minors--Health & Safety \| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 778	78-0 (2003)	Author: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al. Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Family--Family Violence \| PEACE OFFICERS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 864	78-0 (2003)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al. Sponsor: Staples, Todd	Relating to prohibiting the introduction or possession of certain items in correctional facilities or on certain property of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; providing penalties.	House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Tobacco Products \| Weapons
HB 868	78-0 (2003)	Author: Oliveira, Rene	Relating to certain telephone calls in Cameron and Hidalgo counties.	House: Regulated Industries	Referred to Regulated Industries	\| CAMERON COUNTY \| HIDALGO COUNTY \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 903	78-0 (2003)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| INTERNET \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1290	78-0 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.	House: Law Enforcement	Referred to Law Enforcement	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Family--Family Violence \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1711	78-0 (2003)	Author: Hodge, Terri	Relating to the provision of telephone service to inmates and defendants confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections	Left pending in committee	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1750	78-0 (2003)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia	Relating to disclosure of price information in a written advertisement for certain communications services or equipment; providing a civil penalty.	House: Regulated Industries	Left pending in committee	\| ADVERTISING \| Consumer Protection \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TELEVISION \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1763	78-0 (2003)	Author: Haggerty, Pat	Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections	Left pending in committee	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2047	78-0 (2003)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the transmission of certain unsolicited messages or images to a mobile telephone or pager; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Regulated Industries	Meeting cancelled	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2155	78-0 (2003)	Author: Denny, Mary	Relating to the use of mobile telephones in a polling place.	House: Elections Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Elections--Administration \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2188	78-0 (2003)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Courts--Juries \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2411	78-0 (2003)	Author: Solomons, Burt	Relating to the publication of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.	House: State Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call	\| INTERNET \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TEXAS ONLINE \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2418	78-0 (2003)	Author: Gallego, Pete	Relating to a telephone dating service; providing a criminal penalty.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 176	78-0 (2003)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott \| et. al.	Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Family--Family Violence \| PEACE OFFICERS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 298	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to application of the no-call list provisions to commercial mobile service providers and subscribers.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 378	78-0 (2003)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/03	\| Business & Commerce--General \| INTERNET \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 390	78-0 (2003)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 951	78-0 (2003)	Author: Whitmire, John	Relating to use of regional notification centers to provide underground facility notification before excavation.	Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security	Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS \| Utilities--General
SB 1151	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Sponsor: Solomons, Burt	Relating to the publication of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.	House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/03	\| INTERNET \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TEXAS ONLINE \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1202	78-0 (2003)	Author: Lindsay, Jon	Relating to directing the Texas Department of Health to study and report on the use and effectiveness of nurse triage lines.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Committee report printed and distributed	\| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health Care Providers \| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF \| Health--General \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES \| STRATEGIC PLANS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1709	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	\| Courts--Juries \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 44	78-1 (2003)	Author: Hodge, Terri	Relating to the provision of telephone service to inmates and defendants confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections	Referred to Corrections	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 111	77-0 (2001)	Author: Goolsby, Tony	Relating to a toll-free telephone number that a person may call to report unsafe driving of a commercial motor vehicle.	House: Public Safety	Referred to Public Safety	\| Common Carriers \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 135	77-0 (2001)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to collection and dissemination of information concerning unsafe driving of a commercial motor vehicle.	House: Public Safety	Referred to Public Safety	\| Common Carriers \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Transportation--Miscellaneous \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 264	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wise, Miguel	Relating to a requirement that school buses be equipped with mobile telephones.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Safety \| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 332	77-0 (2001)	Author: McClendon, Ruth \| et. al.	Relating to emergency complaints to and response by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee	\| NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 472	77-0 (2001)	Author: Solomons, Burt \| et. al. Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the regulation of telemarketing solicitation; providing penalties.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Consumer Protection \| FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEMARKETING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TEXAS TELEMARKETING DISCLOSURE & PRIVACY ACT \| Utilities--General
HB 719	77-0 (2001)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to the requirement that a telephone solicitor's caller identification information appear on caller identification units.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 732	77-0 (2001)	Author: Jones, Jesse \| et. al.	Relating to disclosure of price information in a written advertisement for certain communications services; providing a civil penalty.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee	\| ADVERTISING \| Business & Commerce--General \| Consumer Protection \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TELEVISION
HB 1021	77-0 (2001)	Author: Clark, Ron \| et. al.	Relating to consultations between a governmental body and its attorney.	House: State Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call	\| INTERNET \| Lawyers \| Open Meetings \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1034	77-0 (2001)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to disclosure of price information in a written advertisement for certain communications services or equipment; providing a civil penalty.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| ADVERTISING \| Business & Commerce--General \| Consumer Protection \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TELEVISION \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1108	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.	House: Business & Industry	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1300	77-0 (2001)	Author: Gray, Patricia	Relating to a requirement that certain utilities provide customers with toll-free telephone numbers for certain purposes.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TELEVISION \| Utilities--General
HB 1351	77-0 (2001)	Author: Brimer, Kim Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the funding and operation of the universal service fund.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/01	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1823	77-0 (2001)	Author: Howard, Charlie Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to damages in an action for interception of communications.	House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1991	77-0 (2001)	Author: Marchant, Kenny	Relating to the completion of mobile telephone calls after obtaining the telephone number using directory assistance.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications \| Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 2789	77-0 (2001)	Author: Reyna, Elvira	Relating to the possessory conservator's access to a child on the telephone.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	\| CHILD CUSTODY \| Family--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2922	77-0 (2001)	Author: Jones, Jesse \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to requiring the secretary of state to establish a toll-free telephone number for reporting abuses of voting rights.	House: Elections Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/01	\| Elections--Administration \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2956	77-0 (2001)	Author: King, Phil	Relating to licensing requirements applicable to persons who advertise certain services.	House: State Affairs	No action taken in committee	\| Abortion \| Health Care Providers \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3435	77-0 (2001)	Author: Merritt, Tommy	Relating to mandatory extended area service in certain exchanges.	House: State Affairs	No action taken in committee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--General
HCR 109	77-0 (2001)	Author: Gutierrez, Roberto \| et. al. Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike	Supporting the establishment of a 2-1-1 information and referral telephone network for Texas.	House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce	Signed by the Governor	\| Health--General \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 244	77-0 (2001)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the regulation of telemarketing; providing penalties.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Consumer Protection \| FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEMARKETING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TEXAS TELEMARKETING DISCLOSURE & PRIVACY ACT \| Utilities--General
SB 295	77-0 (2001)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to certain limitations on discontinuance of basic local telecommunications service.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--General \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 366	77-0 (2001)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Sponsor: Wilson, Ron	Relating to deceptive trade practices regarding the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Considered in Calendars	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 380	77-0 (2001)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the listing of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 381	77-0 (2001)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to establishing a toll-free number for contacting the open records division of the office of the attorney general.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Open Records \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 564	77-0 (2001)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth \| et. al.	Relating to the funding and operation of the universal service fund.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 695	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Clark, Ron	Relating to consultations between a governmental body and its attorney.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| INTERNET \| Lawyers \| Open Meetings \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1659	77-0 (2001)	Author: Sibley, David Sponsor: McCall, Brian	Relating to the format of telecommunications utility billing statements.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 83	76-0 (1999)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to change due for payments made to a pay telephone.	House: Economic Development	Subcommittee members named	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 285	76-0 (1999)	Author: Wise, Miguel	Relating to a requirement that school buses be equipped with mobile telephones.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Safety \| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 994	76-0 (1999)	Author: Moreno, Paul	Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Left pending in subcommittee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2216	76-0 (1999)	Author: Hilbert, Paul	Relating to the disclosure of the rates for long distance calls made from a pay telephone.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2777	76-0 (1999)	Author: Pitts, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the listing of a business location in a telephone directory or database.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2834	76-0 (1999)	Author: Turner, Sylvester	Relating to the listing of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| Science & Technology \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 169	76-0 (1999)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 437	76-0 (1999)	Author: Nixon, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to blocking the receipt of certain calls by telephone solicitors.	Senate: Economic Development	Co-author authorized	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Consumer Protection \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEMARKETING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 852	76-0 (1999)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the listing of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| Science & Technology \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1394	76-0 (1999)	Author: Brown, J. E.	Relating to a joint managing conservator's or possessory conservator's access to a child on the telephone.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	\| CHILD CUSTODY \| Family--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 96	70-0 (1987)	Author: Johnson, Sam	Relating to the identification of a caller using an automatic dial announcing device.	House: State Affairs	Pending in subcommittee	\| Consumer Protection \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 109	70-0 (1987)	Author: Watson, Ed	Relating to the creation of an offense involving commercial telephone solicitation.	House: State Affairs	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Consumer Protection \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 572	70-0 (1987)	Author: Perry, Rick Sponsor: Montford, John	Relating to the operation of a telephone cooperative.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/87	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 856	70-0 (1987)	Author: Eckels, Robert	Relating to solicitations made in the name of law enforcement or public safety personnel; providing penalties.	House: Business & Commerce	Pending in committee	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Law Enforcement \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1579	70-0 (1987)	Author: Denton, Betty	Relating to charges for local telephone service by a telecommunications utility.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1751	70-0 (1987)	Author: Campbell, Ben	Relating to the telephone solicitation of certain contributions: providing penalties.	House: Business & Commerce	Referred to subcommittee	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1752	70-0 (1987)	Author: Campbell, Ben	Relating to creating an offense regarding a telephone solicitation for a contribution in which the name of a charitable organization is without the consent of that organization.	House: Business & Commerce	Referred to subcommittee	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2249	70-0 (1987)	Author: Evans, Charles	Relating to rate plans for local telephone service.	House: State Affairs	Pending in committee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2497	70-0 (1987)	Author: Colbert, Paul	Relating to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 140	70-0 (1987)	Author: Montford, John	Relating to the operation of a telephone cooperative.	Senate: State Affairs	Reported favorably with substitute	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 750	70-0 (1987)	Author: Glasgow, Bob Sponsor: Horn, Jim	Relating to the authority of certain governmental bodies to conduct meetings by telephone conference call.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Education--Higher--General \| Open Meetings \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1022	70-0 (1987)	Author: McFarland, Bob	Relating to rate plans for local telephone service.	Senate: State Affairs	Reported favorably w/o amendments	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1254	70-0 (1987)	Author: Edwards, Chet	Relating to rates for local telephone service and other telecommunications services; amending the Public Utility Regulatory Act (Article 1446c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding Section 87B.	Senate: State Affairs	Reported favorably w/o amendments	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 132	69-0 (1985)	Author: Smith, Carlyle	Defining unsolicited telephone calls and providing for their regulation; providing for the creation of the Texas Telephone Solicitation Ethics Council and for the appointment of council members; prescribing the duties and powers for the council members and the council and the manner in which the jurisdiction and power conferred herein shall be exercised; and amending all other laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee	\| Consumer Protection \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TELEPHONE SOLICITATION ETHICS COUNCIL, TEXAS \| TELEPHONE SOLICITATION REGULATORY ACT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 604	69-0 (1985)	Author: Edwards, Al	Relating to the provision of telephones in certain public facilities for the sole use of the news media; providing penalty.	House: State Affairs	No action taken in subcommittee	\| Communications & Press \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 659	69-0 (1985)	Author: Johnson, Sam Sponsor: Harris, O.H.	Relating to the use of automatic dialing announcing devices; providing a penalty.	House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 909	69-0 (1985)	Author: Evans, Charles	Relating to rates for local telephone service.	House: Science & Technology	Referred to subcommittee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 942	69-0 (1985)	Author: Parker, Jim	Relating to the placement of a line of a telegraph or telephone company in the right-of-way of a country road.	House: County Affairs	Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)	\| County Government--Roads \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1071	69-0 (1985)	Author: Denton, Betty	Relating to charges for local telephone service by a telecommunications utility.	House: Science & Technology	Referred to subcommittee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1611	69-0 (1985)	Author: Pennington, Randy	Relating to telephone rates within municipalities served by more than two local exchange utilities.	House: State Affairs	No action taken in subcommittee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1949	69-0 (1985)	Author: Gibson, Bruce Sponsor: Farabee, Ray	Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to telecommunications services and to gross receipts taxes on telephone and telegraph companies.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Taxation--Sales \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2024	69-0 (1985)	Author: Luna III, Albert	Relating to telephone access charges; adding Section 38A to the Public Utility Regulatory Act (Article 1446c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).	House: Science & Technology	Referred to subcommittee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2148	69-0 (1985)	Author: Evans, Larry	Relating to lifeline telephone service.	House: State Affairs	No action taken in subcommittee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HCR 169	69-0 (1985)	Author: Evans, Larry Sponsor: Washington, Craig	Creating the Special Interim Committee on Lifeline Telephone Service.	House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special	Reported favorably w/o amendments	\| Interim Studies \| Legislature \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 46	69-0 (1985)	Author: Edwards, Chet Sponsor: Evans, Charles	Relating to rates for local telephone service.	House: Science & Technology Senate: Economic Development	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 247	69-0 (1985)	Author: Montford, John	Relating to the offenses of use and manufacture, sale, or distribution of devices used to intercept, descramble, or decode subscription television transmissions and cable television services, the offense of making or maintaining an unauthorized cable connection, and to civil actions related to those offenses.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Reported favorably with substitute	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1037	69-0 (1985)	Author: Caperton, Kent	Relating to telephone access charges.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1089	69-0 (1985)	Author: Brown, J.E.	Relating to telephone rates within municipalities served by more than two local exchange utilities.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Economic Development	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1453	69-0 (1985)	Author: Glasgow, Bob	Relating to the use of a pen register.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| PEN REGISTER \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SCR 85	69-0 (1985)	Author: Caperton, Kent	Directing the Public Utility Commission to establish appropriate rules and regulations to ensure that ratepayers do not fund or subsidize the competitive ventures of Southwestern Bell Corporation.	Senate: State Affairs	No action taken in s/c	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| SOUTHWESTERN BELL CORPORATION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 14	68-0 (1983)	Author: Smith, Carlyle	Defining unsolicited telephone calls and providing for their regulation; providing for the creation of the Texas Telephone Solicitation on Ethics Council and for the appointment of council members; prescribing the duties and powers for the council members and the council and manner in which the jurisdiction and power conferred herin shall be exercised.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee	\| TELEPHONE SOLICITATION ETHICS COUNCIL, TEXAS \| TELEPHONE SOLICITATION REGULATORY ACT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 561	68-0 (1983)	Author: Geistweidt, Gerald	Relating to the areas in which a telephone cooperative may operate.	House: State Affairs	Placed on daily General State Calendar	\| RURAL \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 588	68-0 (1983)	Author: Pennington, Randy	Relating to telephone rates in a municipality served by more than one telephone company.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee	\| City Government--Utilities \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 640	68-0 (1983)	Author: Denton, Betty	Relating to charges for local telephone service by a telecommunications utility.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 838	68-0 (1983)	Author: Hill, Patricia Sponsor: Montford, John	Relating to the offenses involving certain communications and telephone calls intended to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass a person.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1002	68-0 (1983)	Author: Cavazos, Eddie	Relating to the provision of telecommunication devices for deaf, hearing impaired, and speech impaired individuals.	House: Human Services	Reported from committee favorably with substitute	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1022	68-0 (1983)	Author: Polumbo, Anthony	Relating to equipment on trains for communication between the engineer and the conductor.	House: Transportation	Referred to Committee on Transportation	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Transportation--Railroads
HB 1350	68-0 (1983)	Author: Smith, Terral	Relating to the offense of harassment.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| HARASSMENT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1364	68-0 (1983)	Author: Keller, Ray	Relating to telephonic prescriptions of dangerous drugs.	House: Public Health	Referred to Committee on Public Health	\| Health Care Providers \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2028	68-0 (1983)	Author: Burnett, Dick	Relating to the offense of harassment.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| HARASSMENT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 450	68-0 (1983)	Author: Washington, Craig	Relating to the provision of telecommunication devices for deaf, hearing impaired, and speech impaired individuals.	Senate: Health & Human Resources	Reported from committee favorably with substitute	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 507	68-0 (1983)	Author: Sims, Bill	Relating to the areas in which a telephone cooperative may operate.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Record vote	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 571	68-0 (1983)	Author: Montford, John	Relating to offenses involving certain obscene, threatening, and false communications and telephone calls intended to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass a person; providing penalties.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Reported from committee favorably without amendments	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1151	68-0 (1983)	Author: Brown, J.E.	Relating to telephone rates in a municipality served by more than one telephone company.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SCR 126	68-0 (1983)	Author: Brown, J.E. Sponsor: Pennington, Randy	Directing the Public Utility Commission of Texas to study and examine alternatives for resolving the problems resulting from triplicate telephone service in municipalities of 2,000 to 2,500 population.	House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special	Signed by the Governor	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 96	68-2 (1984)	Author: Gibson, Jay	Relating to charges for phone service in certain cities and unincorporated areas.	House: Urban Affairs	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 15	67-0 (1981)	Author: Smith, Carlyle	Relating to the regulation of telephone soliciting.	House: Business & Industry	No action taken	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 258	67-0 (1981)	Author: Polumbo, Anthony Sponsor: Brown, J.E.	Relating to the alteration or control of telephone lines in any emergency in which hostages are being held, or an armed suspect is barricaded, and probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed exists.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Law Enforcement \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 281	67-0 (1981)	Author: Sharp, John	Relating to public utility commission authority to define the area to be included within a local telephone exchange.	House: State Affairs	Reported from subcommittee with substitute	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1257	67-0 (1981)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to the acquisition of telephone services for state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee	\| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1360	67-0 (1981)	Author: Smith, Terral	Relating to the creation of an offense of the unauthorized use of a telephone.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Postponed	\| Crimes--Against Property \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1522	67-0 (1981)	Author: Uher, D.R.	Relating to regulation of radio-telephone services.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 211	67-0 (1981)	Author: Parker, Carl Sponsor: McFarland, Bob	Relating to tampering with equipment of or the unauthorized procuring, diversion, or use of services of public communication, public transportation, public water, gas, power supply, telecommunications, or other public service and the unauthorized use or manufacture, sale, or distribution to aid in the unauthorized use of subscription television decoding and interception devices; providing criminal and civil penalties and enforcement procedures.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .	\| Crimes--Against Property \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| TELEVISION \| Utilities--General
SB 487	67-0 (1981)	Author: Wilson, John Sponsor: Uher, D.R.	Relating to the regulation of radio-telephone services and certain municipally owned gas and electric utilities.	House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 9	66-0 (1979)	Author: Smith, Carlyle	Relating to regulation of telephone solicitation and providing a penalty.	House: Transportation	Coauthor authorized	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 425	66-0 (1979)	Author: Wilson, Ron	Relating to acquisition of telephone services by state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs	\| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 512	66-0 (1979)	Author: Polumbo, Anthony Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Relating to an exemption from the limited sales, excise and use tax for certain telephone equipment for the deaf.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Disabilities, Persons with \| Taxation--Sales \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 720	66-0 (1979)	Author: Denton, Betty	Relating to telephone service to a volunteer fire department.	House: State Affairs	Referred to Subcommittee on Utilities Legislation	\| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2082	66-0 (1979)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to acquisition of telephone services for state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to Subcommittee on Utilities Legislation	\| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 170	66-0 (1979)	Author: Williams, Lindon	Relating to the regulation of the use of automated telephone dialing devices; providing a penalty.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 373	66-0 (1979)	Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn	Authorizing certain law enforcement officials to order the diverting or cutting of telephone lines in certain cases involving hostages; specifying purposes for which information obtained during diversion may be used.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Scheduled for future calendar placement	\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Law Enforcement \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 610	66-0 (1979)	Author: Farabee, Ray	Relating to regulation of certain specialized communications common carriers and telecommunications utilities.	Senate: Economic Development	Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading)	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 709	66-0 (1979)	Author: Traeger, John Sponsor: Semos, Chris V.	Relating to charges for directory assistance calls made from a guest room at a hotel or motel.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development	Considered by committee in formal meeting	\| HOTELS & MOTELS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 229	65-0 (1977)	Author: Sullivant, Bill Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd	Prohibiting telecommunications utilities from charging for and the public utilities commission from approving charges for telephone directory assistance.	House: State Affairs	Considered by subcommittee in public hearing	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 499	65-0 (1977)	Author: Denton, Betty	Relating to charges for telephone directory assistance by certain telecommunications utilities.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 500	65-0 (1977)	Author: Denton, Betty	Relating to charges for local telephone service by a telecommunication utility.	House: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1248	65-0 (1977)	Author: Smith, Carlyle	Relating to a procedure to restrict telephone solicitation; providing a penalty.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1787	65-0 (1977)	Author: Hudson III, Samuel	Relating to a required check by the telephone company of lines and equipment upon request by a telephone prescriber.	House: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 3	65-0 (1977)	Author: Doggett, Lloyd Sponsor: Bird, Ronald C.	Prohibiting telecommunications utilities from charging for and the public utilities commission from approving charges for telephone directory assistance.	House: State Affairs Senate: Human Resources	Resumed consideration	\| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 29	64-0 (1975)	Author: Weddington, Sarah	Relating to a procedure to restrict telephone solicitation.	House: Transportation	Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 160	64-0 (1975)	Author: Blake, Roy	Relating to the creation, establishment, administration, powers, duties, and functions of the Texas Telephone Commission; providing penalties.	House: Transportation	Reported from subcommittee with substitute	\| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TELEPHONE COMMISSION ACT \| TELEPHONE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 227	64-0 (1975)	Author: Bryant, John W.	Relating to investigations of nuisance telephone calls.	House: Transportation	Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments	\| NUISANCES \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 698	64-0 (1975)	Author: Mattox, Jim	Relating to reporting requirements for and availability of reports of certain telephone companies as defined in this Act.	House: Transportation	Referred to subcommittee	\| SECRETARY OF STATE \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 937	64-0 (1975)	Author: Nugent, James E.	Relating to the powers of telephone cooperatives.	House: Transportation	Reported from committee favorably without amendments	\| Corporations & Associations \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 938	64-0 (1975)	Author: Nugent, James E.	Relating to the terms of office of directors of telephone cooperatives.	House: Transportation	Reported from committee favorably without amendments	\| Corporations & Associations \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 940	64-0 (1975)	Author: Nugent, James E.	Relating to state and local regulation of telephone companies.	House: Transportation	Rules suspended	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1759	64-0 (1975)	Author: Bryant, John W.	Relating to rates made, demanded, or received by telephone companies as defined in this Act.	House: Transportation	Referred to subcommittee	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2103	64-0 (1975)	Author: Finney, Dave	Relating to the organization of cooperative, non-profit corporations furnishing electric energy and telephone service in rural areas.	House: State Affairs	Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting	\| Corporations & Associations \| RURAL \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 24	64-0 (1975)	Author: Doggett, Lloyd	Relating to the applicability of municipal zoning ordinances to telephone companies.	Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Referred to subcommittee	\| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 426	64-0 (1975)	Author: Traeger, John Sponsor: Nugent, James E.	Relating to the terms of office of directors of telephone cooperatives.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 427	64-0 (1975)	Author: Traeger, John Sponsor: Nugent, James E.	Relating to the powers of telephone cooperatives.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 27	63-0 (1973)	Author: Allen, Joe	Creating the Texas Telephone Commission and prescribing its powers, duties and procedures; creating the office of Telephone Consumer Counsel and prescribing its functions; amending and repealing certain statutes; and declaring an emergency.	House: Transportation	Referred to subcommittee	\| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TELEPHONE COMMISSION ACT, TEXAS \| TELEPHONE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 453	63-0 (1973)	Author: Lewis, Gibson	Relating to the registration of certain persons engaging in telephone solicitation; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency.	House: Business & Industry	Subcommittee hearing date	\| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 956	63-0 (1973)	Author: Mattox, Jim	Relating to the furnishing of copies of certain reports by telephone companies to state agencies and subdivisions; providing for injunctive relief; and declaring an emergency.	House: Transportation	Referred to subcommittee	\| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1271	63-0 (1973)	Author: Spurlock II, Joe	Relating to the licensing and taxing of certain persons and entities engaging in telephone solicitation for commercial transactions or related purposes; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to subcommittee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1370	63-0 (1973)	Author: Mattox, Jim	Relating to the creation of the Texas Telephone Commission and prescribing its powers, duties, functions, financing, procedures, administration, maintenance and operation; amending and repealing certain statutes.	House: Transportation	Referred to Committee on Transportation	\| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TELEPHONE COMMISSION ACT, TEXAS \| TELEPHONE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HR 168	63-0 (1973)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Creating an interim committee to study telephones and telephone service in Texas.	House: Transportation	Sent to Calendar Committee	\| Interim Studies \| Resolutions--Administration \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HCR 7	63-1 (1973)	Author: Davis, Bob	Concerning the installation of telephones at the Members' desks for the Constitutional Convention.	House: House Administration	Referred to Committee on House Administration	\| Legislature \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1446	62-0 (1971)	Author: Atwell, Ben	Relating to including telephone services under the Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax.			\| Taxation--Sales \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 77	62-0 (1971)	Author: Wilson, Charles	Relating to the creation of the Texas Telephone Commission and Office of Telephone Consumer Counsel and prescribing their powers, duties, functions, financing, procedures, administration, maintenance, and operation (Texas Telephone Commission Act).			\| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TELEPHONE COMMISSION ACT, TEXAS \| TELEPHONE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 429	61-0 (1969)	Author: Solomon, Mack Neal \| et. al.	Relating to the maintenance of a business office by a telephone company in certain county seats.			\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 710	61-0 (1969)	Author: Moore, Aubry L.	Relating to operation of telephone companies in unincorporated areas.			\| County Government--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 55	60-0 (1967)	Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"	Relating to amending the Texas Election Code so as to require a voter's residence telephone number to be shown on the voter registration certificate and on the list of registered voters.			\| Elections--Registration & Suffrage \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 61	60-0 (1967)	Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"	Relating to providing for an offense for certain persons to record or willfully overhear by means of instruments telephone or telegraph communications without permission, or to obtain or divulge such communications; providing a penalty in certain instances for the use or possession of instruments commonly used for eavesdropping; providing penalties for violation of this Act.			\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 75	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cherry, Horace Dicken "Dick" \| et. al.	Relating to regulating the operation of telephone utilities by or at the request of counties.			\| County Government--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 391	59-0 (1965)	Author: Cowden, George M. \| et. al.	Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide that whoever uses any telephone in any manner with intent to harass, annoy, torment, abuse, threaten or intimidate another, except if such call be for a lawful business purpose, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than one (1) month nor more than twelve (12) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.			\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| HARASSMENT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 407	59-0 (1965)	Author: Shannon, Jr., Joe	Relating to increasing the penalty for using profane language over the telephone; amending the Penal Code.			\| Crimes--Against Morals \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 914	58-0 (1963)	Author: Segrest, Clarence James	Relating to defining the offense of eavesdropping, to prohibit any person from overhearing or recording telephone or telegraph communications, or overhearing, recording or transmitting conversations, through the use of certain devices, without the consent of all parties thereto; prohibiting the possession of such devices under circumstances evincing an intent to use same for eavesdropping; providing penalties for violations; making evidence obtained by eavesdropping inadmissible in any court or before any grand jury.			\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 50	57-0 (1961)	Author: Struve, Joseph Daniel	Relating to providing for the regulation of intra-state long distance toll rates and services, giving certain powers to the Railroad Commission of Texas, and preserving regulatory power over exchange telephone rates in incorporated cities and towns.			\| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 869	57-0 (1961)	Author: Watson, Jr., Murray \| et. al.	Relating to providing for an offense for certain person to record or willfully overhear by means of instruments telephone or telegraph communications without permission, or to obtain or divulge such communications; providing a penalty in certain instances for the use or possession of instruments commonly used for eavesdropping; providing for ex parte orders to obtain such communications; providing penalties for violation of this Act.			\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 366	57-0 (1961)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"	Relating to making it a misdemeanor to maliciously obstruct emergency telephone calls, to secure the use of a party line by falsely claiming an emergency; providing penalties.			\| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 255	56-0 (1959)	Author: Thurman, Leon \| et. al.	Relating to providing that any telephone company involved in rate adjustments with a city take into account the toll calls made from such city in computing the profit or loss in such city.			\| City Government--Utilities \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 781	56-0 (1959)	Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" \| et. al.	Relating to providing for an offense for certain persons to record or willfully overhear by means of instruments telephone or telegraph communications without permission, or to obtain or divulge such communications; providing a penalty in certain instances for the use or possession of instruments commonly used for eavesdropping; providing penalties for violation of this Act.			\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 899	56-0 (1959)	Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"	Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the regulation by cities of toll charges made by telephone companies.			\| City Government--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 118	55-0 (1957)	Author: Welch, Jack \| et. al.	Relating to conferring upon the Railroad Commission of Texas regulatory authority over telephone rates and services in rural areas; providing penalties.			\| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 543	55-0 (1957)	Author: Pool, Joe Richard	Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide that whoever uses any telephone in any manner with intent to harass, annoy, torment, abuse, threaten or intimidate another shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.			\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| HARASSMENT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 391	55-0 (1957)	Author: Parkhouse, George M.	Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide that whoever uses any telephone in any manner with intent to harass, annoy, torment, abuse, threaten or intimidate another shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined or imprisoned in the county jail or both.			\| Crimes--Against Persons--General \| HARASSMENT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 603	54-0 (1955)	Author: Lane, T. W. "Buckshot"	Relating to levying an annual tax of fifty cents upon telephone poles erected and maintained by any individual, company, corporation or association owning, operating or managing or controlling any telephone line, or lines, or any telephones within this State, and charging for the use of same; providing for the collection of such tax; providing a penalty for failure to pay such tax.			\| Taxation--Occupation Tax \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 357	54-0 (1955)	Author: Parkhouse, George M.	Relating to a definition of adjacent or contiguous cities and towns; regulating telephone rates and service within and between adjacent or contiguous cities or towns of a certain population in counties of a certain population; requiring telephone companies to provide facilities and equipment necessary for intercity service; providing a penalty; providing a severability clause.			\| City Government--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--General
HB 889	53-0 (1953)	Author: Bishop, Jr., A. J. \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Acts relative to telephone cooperatives; changing the definition of "rural area" to mean any area in this State located outside the boundaries of any incorporated or unincorporated city, town or village having a population in excess of one thousand five hundred (1,500) inhabitants.			\| City Government--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 23	53-1 (1954)	Author: Downer, Albert Dee	Relating to amending statutes so as to increase the gross receipts tax levied therein on those owning, operating, managing, or controlling telephone line or lines or telephones within this State with certain exceptions.			\| Taxation--Occupation Tax \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 457	52-0 (1951)	Author: Barnhart, John Newhall \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the regulation of intrastate long distance toll rates and services, giving certain powers to the Railroad Commission of Texas, and preserving regulatory power over exchange telephone rates in incorporated cities and towns.			\| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 66	51-0 (1949)	Author: Stump, William R. "Bill"	Relating to authorizing cities and towns in this State of a certain population to acquire telephone systems and to construct improvements, additions and extensions to same; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of constructing such improvements, additions and extensions; prescribing certain terms and conditions for the issuance of such bonds; validating the acquisition of such systems and the title thereto.			\| City Government--Utilities \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 123	51-0 (1949)	Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C.	Relating to regulate service by telephone companies, prevent discrimination as to service or rates to subscribers and customers of such service; prescribing penalty for violation.			\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 30	51-1 (1950)	Author: Young, Cloyd D. \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the organization of cooperative, non-profit, membership corporations for the purpose of furnishing telephone service; declaring the terms and provisions of this Act to be severable; providing that this Act shall be complete in itself.			\| TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE ACT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 8	51-1 (1950)	Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the organization of cooperative, non-profit, membership corporations for the purpose of furnishing telephone service; declaring the terms and provisions of this Act to be severable.			\| TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE ACT \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 226	46-0 (1939)	Author: Hardin, Doss	Relating to defining and declaring certain telephone companies and business public utilities as virtual monopolies and subjecting the same to the power and jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas to regulate and enact rules and regulations, orders and decisions of the business of the same.			\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 50	42-0 (1931)	Author: Bounds, W. R.	Relating to making it a misdemeanor to use a telephone in the office, place of business or home of another person, firm or corporation, for long distance conversation and have the charges, fees and tolls therefor charged to the person, firm or corporation in whose name the telephone so used is registered, without the consent of the person, firm or corporation in whose name such telephone is registered, and prescribing a penalty therefor.			\| Crimes--Against Property \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 66	42-3 (1932)	Author: Anderson, Preston Louis \| et. al.	Relating to repealing certain Article 1416, Chapter 10, Revised Civil Statutes of 1925.			\| City Government--Roads \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 31	38-2 (1923)	Author: Quinn, Benjamin Edmund	Relating to increasing the occupation tax on individuals, companies, corporations or associations owning, operating, managing or controlling telephone lines or telephones within this State.			\| Corporations & Associations \| Taxation--Occupation Tax \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 448	37-0 (1921)	Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer	Relating to amend a certain Act giving a cause of action for damages caused by negligence of certain companies.			\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 292	36-0 (1919)	Author: Smith, Lon A.	Relating to amending certain statutes providing for a tax upon the gross receipts of each and every individual company, corporation or association owning, operating, managing, or controlling any telephone line or lines or any telephone within this State.	Senate: Civil Jurisprudence		\| Taxation--Franchise \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 433	35-0 (1917)	Author: Richards, Cyrus F. \| et. al.	Relating to requiring telephone entities to maintain an adequate messenger service; providing penalties.			\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 270	35-0 (1917)	Author: Smith, Lon A. \| et. al.	Relating to exempting telephone companies from taxation upon gross receipts in certain cities and towns.			\| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 419	34-0 (1915)	Author: Dayton, George W.	Relating to providing that separate telephone companies operating in the same town must be able to transfer messages from one company's lines to another's; providing a penalty.			\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 426	34-0 (1915)	Author: Lane, Hunter P. \| et. al.	Relating to defining telegraph and telephone companies as common carriers and placing them under control of the Railroad Commission.			\| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 568	34-0 (1915)	Author: Sullivan, R. L.	Relating to preventing the spread of disease by requiring all persons operating a telephone line or lines to maintain a sanitary mouth piece on the transmitter of all its public telephones and to keep the same in sanitary condition; providing penalties.			\| Health--General \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 363	34-0 (1915)	Author: Darwin, Henry Lewis \| et. al.	Relating to requiring sanitary mouthpieces for transmitters of all public telephones.			\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 545	33-0 (1913)	Author: Ussery, J. W.	Relating to making it unlawful to wrongfully and willfully tie or connect two or more telephone wires together, prescribing penalties.			\| Crimes--Against Property \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 563	33-0 (1913)	Author: Coffey, Joe F. \| et. al.	Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes providing for the collection of a gross receipts tax on telephone companies; providing for the graduation of same; providing for the making of reports to the comptroller of public accounts.			\| Taxation--Franchise \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 744	33-0 (1913)	Author: Morris, J. H. \| et. al.	Relating to prohibiting connecting any telephone line on to the telephone line of any other without consent, providing a penalty.			\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 750	33-0 (1913)	Author: Hall, William L.	Relating to regulating the charges and operation of telephone companies and systems now or hereafter operated in the state, providing for the appointment and election of Telephone Commissioners and prescribing their powers and duties, providing penalties.			\| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 838	33-0 (1913)	Author: Tillotson, Leonard E.	Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes of 1911, providing that Telephone Companies shall make quarterly report to the Comptroller, and pay an occupation tax, and exempting local companies not organized for profit from payment.			\| Taxation--Occupation Tax \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 322	33-0 (1913)	Author: Morrow, Wright Chalfant	Relating to prohibiting corporations created for the purpose of constructing and maintaining magnetic telegraph or telephone lines to set their poles, piers, abutments, wires and other fixtures, upon, along or across, any public roads, streets and waters of this state, without first obtaining permission to do so.			\| City Government--Roads \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 414	33-0 (1913)	Author: Vaughan, Horace Worth	Relating to providing for the acquisition by telephone companies incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas, of local telephone exchanges, belonging to other individuals, companies, or corporations, by construction, purchase, lease, or other contract, and to provide for the consolidation of two or more local telephone exchanges.			\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 490	33-0 (1913)	Author: Nugent, Clinton W.	Relating to requiring trunk lines of telephone companies, and telephone companies operating trunk telephone lines to afford on reasonable terms connections with local and independent telephone lines and companies and individuals operating local and independent telephone lines.			\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 110	31-0 (1909)	Author: Perkins, Thomas W. "Tom"	Relating to making it a criminal offense punishable by fine, for any person in this State to use any vulgar, profane, obscene or indecent language over or through any telephone.			\| Crimes--Against Morals \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 336	30-0 (1907)	Author: Davis, Wilbur Claude \| et. al.	Relating to providing for an eight hour day for railroad, telegraph or telephone operators, and providing penalties for the violation thereof.			\| Labor--Health & Safety \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Transportation--Railroads \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 24	30-1 (1907)	Author: Brachfield, Charles Louis	Relating to compelling telephone and telegraph companies to arrange for connections or transfer of messages with other telephone and telegraph lines doing a like business.			\| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 21	19-0 (1885)		Relating to amending article 677 of the Penal Code of the State of Texas.			\| Crimes--Against Property \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| Utilities--Telecommunications

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