HB 3440 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to information a claimant must provide when bringing an action asserting an asbestos-related injury.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1492 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in certain actions asserting asbestos- or silica-related injuries.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2904 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to dismissal of certain actions for an asbestos-related or silica-related injury.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 491 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in certain actions asserting asbestos- or silica-related injuries.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the dismissal of certain actions arising from exposure to asbestos and silica.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2545 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to settlement credits in asbestos and silica cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2034 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to asbestos and silica litigation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1202 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to asbestos and silica litigation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1811 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the standard of causation in claims involving mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos fibers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1123 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the standard of causation in claims involving mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos fibers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 749 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the authority and salary of a district judge presiding over multidistrict litigation proceedings in cases involving claims for asbestos-related or silica-related injuries.
House: Judiciary Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 8 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos and silica.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 1850 79-0 (2005)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain projects from rules relating to asbestos abatement.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2786 79-0 (2005)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to certain methods of asbestos removal.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3415 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the transfer of asbestos-related claims by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation.
House: Judiciary
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3453 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the permit applications for municipal housing and other structures.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HCR 212 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Memorializing Congress not to override or preempt Texas' recent asbestos legislation.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
SB 15 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos and silica.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1111 78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to investigation and testing, technical assistance, and certain other matters related to indoor air quality in state buildings.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1240 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos and to certain successor liability.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1723 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the performance of asbestos surveys.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2717 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to successor liability in asbestos claims.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
SB 496 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 599 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Corte, Frank
Relating to investigation and testing, technical assistance, and certain other matters related to indoor air quality in state buildings.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1723 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to successor liability in asbestos claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 47 78-1 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos or other mineral dusts.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 8 78-1 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos or other mineral dusts.
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
SB 41 78-1 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to asbestos and resulting illnesses.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 28 78-3 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to civil claims involving exposure to mineral dusts.
Filed
HB 1278 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to an asbestos survey before issuance of a building permit to renovate or demolish certain buildings.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1279 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the application of certain licensing and registration requirements to activities involving resilient floor-covering material.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1927 77-0 (2001)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the installation of asbestos in public buildings; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2844 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to authorizing the Texas Board of Health to exempt certain projects from rules relating to asbestos abatement.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 509 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to an asbestos survey before issuance of a building permit to renovate or demolish certain buildings.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 674 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the application of certain licensing and registration requirements to activities involving resilient floor-covering material.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1357 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of the removal of resilient floor-covering material.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2621 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue
Relating to the installation of asbestos in public buildings; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2467 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in asbestos-related activities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2436 74-0 (1995)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in asbestos-related activities.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1680 73-0 (1993)
Author: Martin, MikeSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health over demolition and renovation activities to protect the public from emissions of asbestos.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1826 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to a municipality's retention of a person licensed to perform inspections, surveys or removal of asbestos.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 1045 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Health over demolition and renovation activities to protect the public from emissions of asbestos.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 79 72-0 (1991)
Author: Clemons, BillySponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the exemption of certain activities from the licensing and registration requirements under Chapter 97, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987 (Article 4477-3a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 2303 72-0 (1991)
Author: Watkins, Gary
Relating to license verification by landfill operators of certain persons who dispose of waste containing asbestos.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2511 72-0 (1991)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in removing asbestos from public buildings or disturbing or encapsulating that asbestos; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
SB 58 72-0 (1991)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the exemption of certain activities from the licensing and registration requirements under Chapter 97, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987 (Article 4477-3a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
SB 1341 72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in removing asbestos from public buildings or disturbing, encapsulating, or enclosing that asbestos; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 991 71-0 (1989)
Author: Soileau, Curtis
Relating to a moratorium on the disposal of asbestos and a study concerning asbestos; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1675 71-0 (1989)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the emergency removal of asbestos and the acquisition and installation of replacement materials at the Texas School for the Deaf; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2515 71-0 (1989)
Author: Soileau, Curtis
Relating to the location of facilities for the disposal of asbestos wastes.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 2898 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the time within which an action to recover damages resulting from the presence of asbestos-containing materials in a building or facility may be brought.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HJR 105 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing a time within which asbestos cost-recovery actions may be brought.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 80 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in removing asbestos from public buildings or disturbing or encapsulating that asbestos; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1029 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the recovery of damages sustained by the State of Texas and its agencies due to the installation of asbestos products in State buildings.
Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote
SB 1043 71-0 (1989)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the financing of asbestos cleanup programs of school districts and setting maximum maturity dates for notes issued for such programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1361 71-0 (1989)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the location of facilities for the disposal of asbestos wastes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1399 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector | et. al.Sponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the time within which an action to recover damages resulting from the presence of asbestos-containing materials in a building or facility may be brought.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SJR 58 71-0 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing a time within which asbestos cost-recovery actions may be brought.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
HB 90 71-1 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in removing asbestos from public buildings or disturbing or encapsulating that asbestos; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 63 71-1 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in removing asbestos from public buildings or disturbing or encapsulating that asbestos; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
HB 9 71-2 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in removing asbestos from public buildings or disturbing or encapsulating that asbestos; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 98 71-2 (1989)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the exemption of certain activities from the licensing and registration requirements under Chapter 97, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987 (Article 4477-3a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 36 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in the business of removing asbestos from public buildings or encapsulating that asbestos; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 931 70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in the business of removing asbestos from public buildings or encapsulating that asbestos; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 926 69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in the business of removing or encapsulating asbestos; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HCR 57 66-0 (1979)
Author: Denton, Betty
Directing the Texas Education Agency, the Air Control Board and Department of Health to investigate the extent of health risks from asbestos in public schools.
House: Rules
Referred to Committee on Rules
HB 670 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Gene
To prohibit installation of asbestos or fiberglass lining or other insulation materials which comes into direct contact with air flow in interior of air duct systems in any building in the State; to protect the health and welfare of people of the State; to provide for penalties for violation of the Act; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency.
House: Human Resources
Committee hearing date
SB 776 63-0 (1973)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
To prohibit installation of asbestos or fiberglass lining or other insulation materials which comes into direct contact with air flow in interior of air duct systems in any building in the State; to protect the health and welfare of people of the State; to provide for penalties for violation of the Act; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Human Resources
Committee hearing date
