HB 4 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | TEXAS DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY ACT
HB 5 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to agreements authorizing a limitation on taxable value of certain property to provide for the creation of jobs and the generation of state and local tax revenue; authorizing fees; authorizing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REINVESTMENT ZONES | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | TEXAS JOBS, ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, & INNOVATION ACT
HB 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 33 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating oil and gas operations within the State of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 61 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or an abortion provider's services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 81 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 90 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of the Texas military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BISHOP EVANS ACT | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | State Employees | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 125 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the enforcement of certain election laws by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Elections--General
HB 218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Crimes--Drugs | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Governor | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS | SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
HB 234 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure of commercial or industrial real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 248 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices and the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT SOLICITATION, TASK FORCE ON
HB 250 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to crime victims' compensation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation
HB 262 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Intergovernmental Relations | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to a landowner's bill of rights statement in connection with the acquisition of real property through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 484 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention in municipal jails.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
HB 500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 613 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of charges by a governmental body for providing copies of public information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records
HB 622 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the publication of required notice by certain political subdivisions by alternative media.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 678 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain election offenses that are committed in an adjacent county.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Elections--General
HB 709 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain credit scores, including environmental, social, or governance scores and social credit scores, by certain financial institutions and other lenders in this state; providing a civil penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CREDIT SCORING | DISCRIMINATION | Financial--Banks | Financial--General
HB 719 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the examination fee imposed by the attorney general for the examination of a record of proceedings for the issuance of public securities and the uses of revenue from that fee; increasing a fee.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1088 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the representation of a community supervision and corrections department in cases in which a person under the supervision of that department challenges the fact or duration of the supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
HB 1350 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1408 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to changing the elements of the offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child and to the prosecution and punishment of that offense and the severability of certain related penal laws.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1438 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the use of a wireless communication jamming device in a correctional facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1512 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ALAMO, THE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Officers
HB 1541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting certain instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1610 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the defense of this state or a state agency in actions challenging the constitutionality of a state statute.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers
HB 1660 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the process for notifying the attorney general of a breach of security of computerized data by persons doing business in this state.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1686 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
House: Public Health
Reported favorably as substituted
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1766 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Housing--General
HB 1840 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to establishing a panel to study the regulation of law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1844 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the regulation of the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | TEXAS DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY ACT
HB 1872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the prohibited sale of certain flavored e-cigarettes; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Tobacco Products
HB 1881 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to agreements between counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 1918 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to publication by the attorney general of a contingent fee contract for legal services for political subdivisions and related information.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Lawyers | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--General
HB 1936 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Crimes Against | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2049 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the routing of certain oil or gas pipelines; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2056 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 2068 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the fiduciary responsibility of governmental entities and the investment agents, plan administrators, or qualified vendors acting on behalf of those entities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 2081 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the registration of vision support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | EYECARE & VISION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2089 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of the attorney general with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the establishment of an empowerment scholarship account program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records
HB 2140 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the enforcement by the attorney general of rules adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas requiring gas supply chain facility operators to implement measures to prepare to operate during a weather emergency.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, EddieSponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the adoption of physical fitness programs and standards for law enforcement officers employed by the office of the attorney general.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to requirements for subscription service contracts; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection
HB 2194 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to establishing a "Made in Texas" labeling program.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to training materials for certain transportation network company drivers regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 2336 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions in connection with the online sale of goods.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
HB 2384 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to court administration, including the knowledge, efficiency, training, and transparency requirements for candidates for or holders of judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTINUING EDUCATION | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Elections--Judicial | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 2406 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 2444 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions in connection with ticket sales on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2498 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the conduct and administration of elections; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2525 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--General
HB 2543 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of the conviction integrity unit within the office of the attorney general.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2582 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a report on a proposed income shares child support model for this state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Child Support
HB 2595 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the advertisement of disposable wipes as flushable; providing a civil penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2619 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to imposing a civil penalty for a violation of the Election Code.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--General
HB 2651 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to required training and continuing education requirements for persons who provide medical care or other support to survivors of sexual assault.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2668 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2690 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 2703 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study on alternatives to litigation for disputed land title claims.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2731 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the authority of a member of the State Board of Education to request an attorney general opinion.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2837 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a person or entity from surveilling, reporting, or tracking the purchase of firearms, ammunition, and accessories through the use of certain merchant category codes; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | SECOND AMENDMENT FINANCIAL PRIVACY ACT | Weapons
HB 2843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 2877 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to crime victims' compensation.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 2992 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to asset forfeiture under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement
HB 3033 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records
HB 3082 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician decision to not dispense or sell a drug according to religious belief or moral conviction.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Religion
HB 3130 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the protection of certain occupational licensing information regarding clients of family violence shelter centers, victims of trafficking shelter centers, and sexual assault programs and survivors of family violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to the recognition of a handgun license issued by another state.
House: Community Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3151 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to prohibited health care discrimination based on vaccination status; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | DISCRIMINATION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 3167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to requests made under the public information law that require a large amount of personnel time.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records
HB 3332 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the child support obligation of certain obligors who are or were incarcerated.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | PATERNITY
HB 3395 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the charging of swipe fees on certain electronic payment transactions; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 3451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to acquire by eminent domain certain real property owned by aliens or foreign entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3659 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to civil asset forfeiture proceedings, to the seizure and forfeiture of certain property, and to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from civil asset forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3782 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TASK FORCE | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4006 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain foreign entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--District | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4031 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the legislative approval of settlements related to elections.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Elections--General | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4306 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark | et. al.
Relating to a study by the attorney general on the feasibility of linking debit card transactions to bullion in the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | Interim Studies | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 4359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the regulation of accounts receivable purchase transaction actions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General
HB 4397 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to enforcement of the regulation of social media platforms.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 4452 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
HB 4549 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General | Ethics
HB 4624 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to gender modification procedures and treatments for certain minors; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4626 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a limitation on certain fees a credit card issuer may charge a merchant for processing a credit card sale; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Taxation--Sales
HB 4635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | DEBT | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS | TEXAS RACKETEERING ACT | WITNESSES
HB 4651 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to compensation for health care services under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Health--General | SHERRY'S LAW
HB 4657 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to represent county officials in certain cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 4670 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to a grant program to compensate certain property owners for damages caused by criminal activities.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Agriculture | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Property Interests--Real Property | TRESPASS
HB 4701 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, Mano
Relating to the review of ballot proposition language for certain elections held by home-rule municipalities.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General
HB 4715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the establishment of paternity and the duty to pay child support and to victim restitution or compensation for certain sexual offenses resulting in pregnancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PATERNITY | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 4727 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to unlawful altering of election procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4761 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to the notification required following a breach of security of computerized data.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4772 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to an excise tax on, and storage, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for, certain nontobacco nicotine products; providing a civil penalty; imposing a tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | Taxation--Cigarette | Tobacco Products
HB 4899 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of settlement communications maintained by or on behalf of the attorney general as part of a deceptive trade practices investigation or action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Open Records
HB 4939 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4948 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the regulation of Internet products, services, and features accessed by children; providing a civil penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | Protection of Personal Information | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4949 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a period of prayer and Bible reading in public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
HB 4968 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 5015 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the disposition of surplus real property no longer needed for state highway purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Property Interests--Real Property | SURPLUS PROPERTY | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 5094 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the administration of the financial responsibility verification program.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 5127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to public higher education reform; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | OATHS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 5169 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | Housing--Finance | Housing--General
HB 5208 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5214 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, DavidSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to actions brought by the attorney general on behalf of certain persons under the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Courts--General
HB 5232 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, DavidSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to civil penalties imposed for violations of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 5261 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 5313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to receivership of the Agua Special Utility District and requirements for candidates for the board of directors of the Agua Special Utility District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| AGUA SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HCR 48 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Expressing support for the Texas attorney general to bring an action against a federal agency to assert any claim the attorney general determines is justiciable to prevent the agency from violating federal law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 98 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 12 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the authority to regulate sexually oriented performances and to restricting those performances on the premises of a commercial enterprise, on public property, or in the presence of an individual younger than 18 years of age; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 14 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 17 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 1/1/24
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Relations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 44 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records
SB 49 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to crime victims' compensation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation
SB 58 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions in connection with the online sale of goods.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
SB 177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
SB 242 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited immunization status discrimination and vaccine mandates; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 307 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws for federally declared public health emergencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Health--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 311 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
SB 355 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to authorizing the Texas School Safety Center to conduct random safety and security audits of public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 378 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 401 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to prices charged by a medical staffing services agency during certain designated public health disaster periods; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
SB 417 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; providing a civil penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Crimes Against | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating oil and gas operations within the State of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 602 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the law enforcement authority of federal border patrol agents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER PATROL AGENTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 618 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records
SB 625 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 648 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the procedure for removing certain prosecuting attorneys for their policies on the enforcement of criminal offenses; providing a private cause of action.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 665 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the tracking, reporting, and disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement
SB 691 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to an animal share exemption for certain meat and meat food products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 753 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of the attorney general with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 768 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the process for notifying the attorney general of a breach of security of computerized data by persons doing business in this state.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information
SB 820 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the registration of vision support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | EYECARE & VISION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 870 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to certain Title IV-D cases and other cases with respect to child support or Title IV-D agency services and to practices and procedures for the operation of the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Family--Child Support | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 950 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Lawyers
SB 952 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--General
SB 963 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the distribution of the opioid abatement trust account.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 967 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Drugs | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1005 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the adoption of physical fitness programs and standards for law enforcement officers employed by the office of the attorney general.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to preventative health care and public health, including prohibited immunization and face-covering requirements and private business or school closures.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAID | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of products as "Made in Texas"; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 1133 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to a program to compensate landowners for property damage caused by certain criminal activities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Crimes--Against Property | Property Interests--General | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
SB 1188 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to receivership of the Agua Special Utility District and requirements for directors of the Agua Special Utility District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| AGUA SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General | Ethics | Law Enforcement
SB 1369 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to training materials for certain transportation network company drivers regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 1391 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to restitution payments made to certain victims of theft.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | INFORMED CONSENT | Religion
SB 1401 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1407 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 1422 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to enforcement of criminal offenses by state agencies, law enforcement agencies, political subdivisions, or local entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1441 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to acquire by eminent domain certain real property owned by aliens or foreign entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
SB 1518 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the charging of swipe fees on certain electronic payment transactions; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 1560 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1575 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the authority of the chair of the State Board of Education to request an attorney general opinion.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1579 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to procedures under the public information law, including expedited responses and charges for bad faith requests.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1617 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of settlement communications maintained by or on behalf of the attorney general as part of a deceptive trade practices investigation or action.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Open Records
SB 1639 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions in connection with ticket sales on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
SB 1788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS
SB 1869 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the disposition of surplus real property no longer needed for state highway purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Property Interests--Real Property | SURPLUS PROPERTY | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1912 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the review of ballot proposition language for certain political subdivision elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General
SB 1918 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the regulation of accounts receivable purchase transaction actions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General
SB 1928 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to represent county officials in certain cases.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers
SB 1948 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the legislative approval of settlements related to elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Elections--General | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1968 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to required reporting of certain discretionary prosecutorial decisions of prosecuting attorneys.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2018 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Schatzline, Nate | et. al.
Relating to requirements for certain Internet websites containing sexual material harmful to minors; providing a civil penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | CLASS ACTIONS | Communications & Press | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 2072 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees
SB 2093 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DISCRIMINATION | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 2142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to requiring the attorney general to establish a process to identify and report certain foreign-related transactions in this state to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Financial--General | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
SB 2222 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Housing--Finance
SB 2347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Weapons
SB 2376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of Support Adoption specialty license plates and to the Support Adoption account and certain voluntary contributions to that account.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADOPTION | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 2509 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to enforcement of the regulation of social media platforms.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 2527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of telemedicine medical services, teledentistry services, and telehealth services; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
SJR 16 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 13 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 20 88-1 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
SB 19 88-1 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | INFORMED CONSENT | PARENTAL CONSENT | Religion
HB 15 88-2 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 29 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 44 88-2 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 4 88-3 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation and indemnification of certain claims relating to the enforcement of that offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 16 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 61 88-3 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Agriculture | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SENATE, TEXAS | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 65 88-3 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 75 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 79 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to civil and criminal trespass while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction without consent of the owner; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 84 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT
HB 85 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 86 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 87 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 88 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 91 88-3 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
HB 104 88-3 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to civil and criminal consequences of trespassing on the property of another while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 111 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Filed
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | Women | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 116 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating gas appliance, vehicle, and tool usage within the State of Texas.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 124 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 128 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a border crime property damage compensation program.
Filed
| Agriculture | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Property | Property Interests--General
HB 138 88-3 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws regarding immigration.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 179 88-3 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to the ownership of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Property Interests--Real Property
HCR 2 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Urging the Texas attorney general to file suit against the federal government for injunctive relief from the Border Patrol's practice of destroying barriers placed by Texas along its international border.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 7 88-3 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 13 88-3 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | TEXAS COVID-19 VACCINE FREEDOM ACT
SB 14 88-3 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | INFORMED CONSENT | Religion
HB 13 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing the Texas Homeland Security Division and the Border Security Advisory Council, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 15 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a border crime property damage compensation program.
Filed
| Agriculture | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Property | Property Interests--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 36 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Filed
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 40 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions, and authorizing under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate certain of those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 47 88-4 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 53 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating gas appliance, vehicle, and tool usage within the State of Texas.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--Air | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 55 88-4 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to civil and criminal consequences of trespassing on the property of another while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 67 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 98 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the recovery by the attorney general from the federal government of certain border security expenditures.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | TEXAS PANDEMIC RESPONSE ACT
HB 39 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIME VICTIMS | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 92 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain contracting requirements for the provision of broadband Internet access service to governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 261 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the labeling of beef, pork, beef products, and pork products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 390 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requirements for human trafficking awareness and prevention in commercial lodging establishments; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PEACE OFFICERS | SIGNS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the provision of certain eminent domain information to property owners through a landowner's bill of rights.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 453 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIME VICTIMS | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Religion
HB 573 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
HB 635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 715 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 820 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to requiring certain business entities to audit the business's supply chain and on-site services for the use of forced labor; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Business & Commerce--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Labor--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 902 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 915 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
HB 919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
HB 957 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Weapons
HB 1015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to an education microgrant pilot program for certain children with special needs and other educational disadvantages.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 1091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of certain crime victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HOME SALE PRICES | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to a report on state actions to prevent chemical dependency facilities from engaging in certain prohibited solicitation practices.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem to represent an unborn child during a court proceeding authorizing a pregnant minor to consent to an abortion.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 1224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for assisted living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes
HB 1258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to data matching with financial institutions to facilitate the collection of certain delinquent tax liabilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--Banks | Financial--General | Taxation--General
HB 1487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Religion
HB 1493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of an entity name that falsely implies governmental affiliation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1683 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating oil and gas operations within the State of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Oil & Gas
HB 1716 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the personal liability of the attorney general for certain frivolous lawsuits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | State Officers
HB 1833 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to restrictions on the sale by a state agency of information that identifies an individual.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1835 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture, the Prescribed Burning Board, and the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation and the abolishment of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 1909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the protection of pregnancy resource centers as essential businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 2042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 2080 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to taxpayers' suits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE | Taxation--General
HB 2162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of the conviction integrity unit within the office of the attorney general.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2189 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2198 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the prosecution and punishment for certain offenses regarding the possession or promotion of lewd material depicting a child; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to requirements for subscription service contracts; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection
HB 2339 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2383 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records
HB 2399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a period of prayer in public schools and at school-sponsored athletic events.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 2462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of a sexual assault, to evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2517 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention in municipal jails.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SUICIDE
HB 2587 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the identification requirements for health professionals associated with certain health facilities; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS
HB 2622 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY STATE ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 2706 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the emergency services and care provided to victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2730 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority and the regulation of easement or right-of-way agents.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONDEMNATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to disclosure requirements for accident and health coverage and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Reform | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2789 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to charges imposed by a governmental body for providing copies of public information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Open Records
HB 2817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the requirement that attorneys employed by or contracting with the attorney general document and maintain records of hours spent on state legal actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to suits to collect assessments owed by certain citrus producers.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2901 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to reporting requirements for certain in-custody deaths; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Law Enforcement
HB 2916 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the enforcement of certain laws by the attorney general.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | RULE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT
HB 2950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, ReggieSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the composition of and actions transferred by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General
HB 2996 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Retirement Systems--General | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT
HB 3015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records
HB 3046 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3048 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to a designated law enforcement office or agency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement
HB 3056 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting billboards on cemetery property; providing a civil penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | SIGNS
HB 3105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to unlawful acts and practices of social media platforms; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | INTERNET
HB 3185 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the denial or reduction of an award otherwise payable under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation
HB 3326 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ABOLITION OF ABORTION THROUGH EQUAL PROTECTION FOR ALL UNBORN CHILDREN ACT | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 3331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices and the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT SOLICITATION, TASK FORCE ON
HB 3361 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal firearm, firearm accessory, and firearm ammunition regulations within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
HB 3365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPIOID COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 3385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, GlennSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a landowner's bill of rights statement in connection with the acquisition of real property through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the regulation of assisted living facilities and referral of clients to the facilities by referral agencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 3435 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INTERNET | Open Records | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3466 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIME VICTIMS | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 3493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the disposition and use of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3584 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to monuments, markers, medallions, and antiquities controlled by or in the custody of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3641 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to declaring void certain federal court decisions related to abortion and prohibiting cooperation with the enforcement of those decisions; creating a private cause of action; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | ROE V. WADE IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL ACT
HB 3649 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a report by the attorney general regarding certain contracts for outside counsel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3718 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain entities post human trafficking signs; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Highways | Hospitals | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 3721 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 3745 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibitions in connection with the online sale of goods.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
HB 3746 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain notifications required following a breach of security of computerized data.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3760 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT
HB 3844 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the establishment of the department of consumer affairs services for property owners and property owners' associations within the office of the attorney general.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS & PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3852 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to a study by the attorney general of the online resale of consumer goods obtained illegally and the online sale or distribution of counterfeit goods.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems
HB 3955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4034 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem to represent an unborn child during a court proceeding authorizing a pregnant minor to consent to an abortion.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas small and rural community success fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank as successor to the Texas leverage fund program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | RURAL | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 4131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of the State Securities Board; authorizing fees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the authority of individuals over the personal identifying information collected, processed, or maintained about the individuals and certain others by certain businesses.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the COVID-19 Consumer and Investor Fraud Task Force.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | COVID-19 CONSUMER & INVESTOR FRAUD TASK FORCE | FRAUD | Health--General | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
HB 4267 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records
HB 4338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, AnnSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the representation of a community supervision and corrections department in cases in which a person under the supervision of that department challenges the fact or duration of the supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 4422 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the authority to request attorney general advice on questions relating to actions in which the state is interested.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 4443 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the disclosure of information by online marketplaces to inform consumers; creating a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | ONLINE MARKETPLACE DISCLOSURE ACT
HB 4471 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to examination fees for the review and approval of public securities and related proceedings and funding for victims assistance and sexual assault prevention services.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 4506 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the regulation of certain hazardous substances used in firefighting products; providing civil penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to study land titles.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | LAND TITLE REVIEW COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency planning requirements for certain independent senior living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 4572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Congress | Governor | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
SB 7 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Point of order overruled
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 12 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for social media platforms and to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 13 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 30 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory provisions from a recorded conveyance instrument.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIME VICTIMS | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 155 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory restrictions and provisions from certain real property records.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requirements for human trafficking awareness and prevention in commercial lodging establishments; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 440 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the prohibited distribution of flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Tobacco Products
SB 499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
SB 513 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
SB 541 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Weapons
SB 542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
SB 543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Weapons
SB 650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 703 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture, the Prescribed Burning Board, and the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation and the abolishment of the Early Childhood Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD | SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 723 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
SB 769 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to taxpayers' suits.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE | Taxation--General
SB 923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to open government.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 927 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records
SB 957 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the denial or reduction of an award otherwise payable under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
House: Appropriations Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation
SB 962 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Protection of Personal Information
SB 972 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records
SB 975 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records
SB 986 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | OMBUDSMAN FOR LANDOWNERS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | PUBLIC NOTICE | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the capture and retention of biometric identifiers by governmental entities; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a data collection program established by the attorney general regarding defendants in certain criminal cases and access to information stored in criminal justice information databases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1075 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain rules, policies, or procedures affecting inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to election practices and procedures; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records
SB 1248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1339 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the authority to request attorney general advice on questions relating to actions in which the state is interested.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | County Government--Employees/Officers
SB 1340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the approval by the comptroller of certain contracts for legal services between an attorney and the attorney general.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ALAMO, THE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SB 1442 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to regulation of health care sharing ministries; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
SB 1465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to operation of the Texas small and rural community success fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank as successor to the Texas leverage fund program and to creation of the micro-business disaster recovery loan guarantee program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | RURAL | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 1491 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the electronic submission of requests for attorney general decisions under the public information law; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Open Records
SB 1492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INTERNET | Open Records | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1496 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to removal of certain intimate visual material by a search engine operator of an Internet website; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 1501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to monuments, markers, and medallions controlled by the Texas Historical Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1508 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the election integrity division in the office of the attorney general.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUBPOENAS
SB 1537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Retirement Systems--General | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT
SB 1546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the construction of abortion laws and the waiver of certain requirements for a physician or abortion facility in performing or inducing an abortion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | SUPREME COURT
SB 1647 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | PREBORN NONDISCRIMINATION ACT
SB 1671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to declaring void certain federal court decisions related to abortion and prohibiting cooperation with the enforcement of those decisions; creating a private cause of action; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | ROE V. WADE IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL ACT
SB 1734 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating oil and gas operations within the State of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Oil & Gas
SB 1794 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPIOID COUNCIL, TEXAS
SB 1809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the enforcement of insurance laws, including laws governing the unauthorized business of insurance; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND COUNCIL, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2047 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to disclosure requirements for accident and health coverage and health expense arrangements marketed to individuals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Reform | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2073 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the regulation of certain hazardous substances used in firefighting products; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to state contracts with certain companies that censor their users' speech.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Authorizing the Attorney General of Texas to seek all necessary relief, including seeking an adjustment to the U.S. Census in order that the true nature of the Texas population may be known and congressional representation may be reapportioned.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Redistricting | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 103 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct.
Filed
| ABOLITION OF ABORTION THROUGH EQUAL PROTECTION FOR ALL UNBORN CHILDREN ACT | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 115 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 124 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Civil Procedure | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Open Records
HB 162 87-1 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 175 87-1 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to charges imposed by a governmental body for providing copies of campaign finance reports under the public information law.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Open Records
HB 243 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 250 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 273 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 289 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IMMIGRATION LAW | SHERIFFS | WITNESSES
SB 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 5 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for, and to the censorship of users' expressions by, social media platforms.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported engrossed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 24 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 31 87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain information regarding voter qualification.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 14 87-2 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 40 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain training concerning race or sex, including a prohibition on state or local government contracts with companies that require that training; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | DISCRIMINATION | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--General | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 57 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 60 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 72 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 101 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct.
Filed
| ABOLITION OF ABORTION THROUGH EQUAL PROTECTION FOR ALL UNBORN CHILDREN ACT | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 110 87-2 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to charges imposed by a governmental body for providing copies of campaign finance reports under the public information law.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Open Records
HB 121 87-2 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Open Records
HB 148 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 188 87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the enforcement by the secretary of state of certain voter roll maintenance provisions; providing a civil penalty.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 191 87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
Filed
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 1 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for, and to the censorship of users' expressions by, social media platforms.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 21 87-2 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 38 87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of certain information regarding voter qualification.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 88 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Presidential | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 23 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct.
Filed
| ABOLITION OF ABORTION THROUGH EQUAL PROTECTION FOR ALL UNBORN CHILDREN ACT | Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 36 87-3 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
Filed
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 56 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 78 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 80 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 86 87-3 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine passports; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 125 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on compliance with and enforcement of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 137 87-3 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive governmental contracts or financial benefits from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 145 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crime Victims Compensation | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 20 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties.
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Presidential | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 12 87-3 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | SUPREME COURT
HB 8 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | LAVINIA MASTERS ACT | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 32 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of certain pecan buyers in certain counties; providing a civil penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 94 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the receipt by certain relative caretakers of dependent children of supplemental financial assistance and the assignment of those relative caretakers as protective payees for financial assistance payments; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--General | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 227 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
HB 238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Sexual Assault Evidentiary Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENTIARY COUNCIL, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 456 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the enforcement of regulations governing cemetery organizations, cemetery corporations, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a pilot program for the recovery of delinquent state obligations owed to certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district instructional facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the act of smoking tobacco in a vehicle with a child present; authorizing an additional fine for certain criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SMOKING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 1007 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the authority of a member of the legislature to request an attorney general opinion.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Legislature
HB 1232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to prescription drug cost increases; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT COMMISSION | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Securities Board.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to methods to enhance the enforcement of the collection of the use tax due on certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing a civil penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLES | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1544 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to fantasy sports contests.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1590 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to statewide policies and practices, personnel training, evidence collection and preservation, and data collection and analysis regarding the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Governor | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR | SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS' TASK FORCE
HB 1631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of motor fuel metering and motor fuel quality from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1700 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Open Records | State Officers
HB 1734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1791 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to price transparency for certain prescription drugs; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to invoices and payments under certain state contracts for outside legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to claims for financial assistance for survivors of certain public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fire Fighters & Police--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 2003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the review and approval of contingent fee contracts for certain public agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Water--General
HB 2120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BAILIFFS | BELL COUNTY | BOSQUE COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | BURLESON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COOKE COUNTY | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | Courts--Municipal | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | DENTON COUNTY | ELLIS COUNTY | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GOLIAD COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | INTERNET | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Juvenile Boards & Officers | KAUFMAN COUNTY | KERR COUNTY | LIBERTY COUNTY | LUBBOCK, CITY OF | MAGISTRATES | MEDINA COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | POTTER COUNTY | PUBLIC NOTICE | ROCKWALL COUNTY | RUSK COUNTY | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to imposing a civil penalty for prohibiting or otherwise restricting a peace officer or special investigator from carrying a weapon on certain premises open to the public.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Weapons
HB 2189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--State
HB 2191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2262 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the use of traffic surveillance systems.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the collection, modification, and enforcement of child support.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support
HB 2271 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to advertise Choose Life account grants.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--General | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain firearm accessories and prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws related to certain firearm accessories.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 2398 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Juries | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | WITNESSES
HB 2439 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction or renovation of residential or commercial buildings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | County Government--General | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Purchasing--Local
HB 2669 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authorization and regulation of social gaming establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Morals | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SOCIAL GAMING ACT OF 2019
HB 2761 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the labeling of beef and pork products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2826 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by certain governmental entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--General
HB 2945 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers and to creating a payment fraud fusion center; imposing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | FRAUD | Law Enforcement | TYLER, CITY OF
HB 3021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3027 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PROSTITUTION
HB 3172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of membership in and support to religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3309 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the conservatorship and possession of, and support for, a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the forensic examination of a victim of an alleged strangulation assault or sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3598 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain unclaimed property that is presumed abandoned.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property | SUBPOENAS | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem to represent an unborn child during a judicial bypass proceeding for an abortion for a pregnant minor.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3606 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to ratification of defective corporate acts of nonprofit corporations; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the amount of civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the preemption of municipal and county regulatory authority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--District | Political Subdivisions | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3751 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to legal counsel provided by the attorney general to a political subdivision subject to a declared state of disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
HB 3752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by certain law enforcement entities and by prosecutors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3872 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to data matching with financial institutions to facilitate the collection of state delinquent tax liabilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Financial--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
HB 3979 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 3981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 3999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided to certain first responders; creating a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals
HB 4007 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to payment card skimmers and the creation of a payment card fraud center; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD
HB 4037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Retirement Systems--General | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT
HB 4151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a period of prayer in public schools and at school-sponsored athletic events.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 4258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 4279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DISASTER MITIGATION, RECOVERY, RESPONSE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of certain child victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the privacy of personal identifying information and the creation of the Texas Privacy Protection Advisory Council.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PRIVACY PROTECTION ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Protection of Personal Information | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
HB 4402 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Juries | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4403 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to election integrity.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to surface remediation and the restoration of land disturbed by the installation of a pipeline.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 4518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the privacy of a consumer's personal information collected by certain businesses; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Business & Commerce--General | CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT, TEXAS | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 4523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion; providing civil penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 4527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 4620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HJR 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEMEDICINE
HJR 22 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses, to treatment, services, and compensation available to victims of those offenses, and to orders of nondisclosure for certain persons who are victims of certain of those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION
SB 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by a state agency or political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 60 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of regulations governing cemetery organizations, cemetery corporations, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of a statewide telehealth center for sexual assault forensic medical examination.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC TESTING | Health--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT | TELEMEDICINE
SB 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 120 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to maintaining certain monuments and memorials and the names of certain public institutions; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | Elections--School District | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HISTORICAL PROTECTION ACT, TEXAS | Legislature | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE
SB 316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the attorney general's duty to defend public school teachers.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 332 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | RACIAL PROFILING | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 341 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the appointment of an attorney pro tem for certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to access to certain controlled substance prescription information.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY
SB 378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to legal counsel provided by the attorney general to a political subdivision subject to a declared state of disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
SB 421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees w/inst-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 485 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the capture of a biometric identifier by a governmental entity; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 608 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Securities Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 634 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority to request attorney general advice on questions relating to actions in which the state is interested.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers
SB 653 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to fantasy sports contests.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the creation of a regulatory sandbox program administered by the attorney general for certain financial products and services; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Financial--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authorization and regulation of social gaming establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Morals | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SOCIAL GAMING ACT OF 2019
SB 891 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing and imposing fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BELL COUNTY | BOSQUE COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | BURLESON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COOKE COUNTY | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | DENTON COUNTY | ELLIS COUNTY | Family--Parent & Child | FORT BEND COUNTY | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GOLIAD COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | INTERNET | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH, TEXAS | Juvenile Boards & Officers | KAUFMAN COUNTY | KERR COUNTY | LIBERTY COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | MEDINA COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES | POTTER COUNTY | REEVES COUNTY | ROCKWALL COUNTY | RUSK COUNTY | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY | VICTORIA COUNTY
SB 903 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the integrity of elections in this state; imposing a civil penalty; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 943 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/20
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--State
SB 944 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Employees | State Officers
SB 960 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Juries | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 970 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the review and approval of contingent fee contracts for certain public agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Water--General
SB 1182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1219 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to human trafficking signs at certain transportation hubs.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1257 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Motion withdrawn
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 1266 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial structures.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | County Government--General | Purchasing--Local
SB 1370 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to invoices and payments under certain state contracts for outside legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1396 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to claims for financial assistance for survivors of certain public employees killed in the line of duty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fire Fighters & Police--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty; imposing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Retirement Systems--General | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT
SB 1529 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; imposing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1547 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a body worn camera pilot program for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees investigating a report of child abuse or neglect; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEXAR COUNTY | CHILD ABUSE | EVIDENCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1549 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the regulation of certain emergency care facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 1648 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | FRAUD
SB 1675 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the administration of and certain procedures under the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Child Support
SB 1864 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 1900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
SB 1907 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
SB 1920 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by peace officers and prosecutors.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the procedures for accepting certain voters without photo identification; providing for additional elements and prosecutorial authority to related offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1969 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to ratification of defective corporate acts of nonprofit corporations; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1978 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of membership in, affiliation with, and support provided to religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 2013 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the preemption of municipal and county regulatory authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--District | Political Subdivisions | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 2032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to payment card skimmers and the creation of a payment card fraud center; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Agriculture | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | FRAUD
SB 2140 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the amount of civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection
SB 2166 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, including transitional benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 2366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the performance of nonsurgical medical cosmetic procedures at medical spas; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of the Office for Sexual Assault Survivor Assistance within the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Governor | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR
SB 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the Texas school finance system, including the creation of the bicentennial education fund, the establishment of the Texas Education Investment Management Organization, and the management and investment of the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Salaries & Expenses | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an audio recording device pilot program for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees investigating a report of child abuse or neglect; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEXAR COUNTY | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Open Records | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees
HB 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Appellate | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to impose a civil penalty for certain violations recorded by an automated traffic control system or a photographic traffic signal enforcement system; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAVIS COUNTY | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Weapons
HB 201 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to disposition of fetal remains by a health care facility; imposing penalties.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 235 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a grant program for law enforcement agencies that comply with certain reporting requirements.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement
HB 245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 328 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to state and federal laws regarding immigrants or immigration, including the enforcement of those laws by certain governmental entities and the use of consular identity documents for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 435 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the carrying of weapons, including the application of certain weapons and handgun license laws to certain persons, the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of a state hospital, and the liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a handgun; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 611 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 673 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records
HB 705 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the appointment of an attorney general liaison for each regional office of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 754 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 762 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 784 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to attorney general approval of a state agency action for a declaratory judgment against another state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 854 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 865 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to establishing a veterans services coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a veterans reentry dorm program for certain state jail defendants confined by the department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans
HB 889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 927 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, and firearm and air gun supplies; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Weapons
HB 948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting abortion and recognizing the rights, powers, and privileges of all unborn children at every stage of gestation from fertilization until birth; affecting criminal offenses and penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health Care Providers | Political Subdivisions
HB 1109 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 1163 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 1457 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to fantasy sports contests.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1463 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to procedures for actions alleging failure to comply with certain standards to accommodate persons with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 1739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of the attorney general to prosecute the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to compensation and restitution to crime victims and the disposition of unclaimed restitution payments; providing for an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Property Interests--Personal Property | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1919 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel and to the confidentiality of personal information regarding certain persons who provide that service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DISCRIMINATION | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1923 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious beliefs and moral convictions regarding marriage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1946 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the incontestability of certain contracts or leases submitted to the attorney general by certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1953 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2175 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the persons authorized to submit a request for an attorney general opinion.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 2222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
HB 2328 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Administration
Returned from the House for further action
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2333 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to a breach of system security of a business that exposes consumer credit card or debit card information; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to eligible voters in a confirmation election for a conservation and reclamation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 1/1/18
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2387 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to disclosure and use of certain information regarding the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the appointment of an attorney general liaison for each regional office of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 2670 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Open Records | State Officers
HB 2742 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the right of members of the legislature, the lieutenant governor, committees of the legislature, and legislative agencies to access certain governmental information for legislative purposes; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURE ACT | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Open Records | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 3223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to liability for the sale or transfer of law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia; providing civil penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3271 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3459 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requiring a business to pre-disclose the recording of a telephone conversation with a consumer; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Courts--District
HB 3542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3698 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the ineligibility of certain governmental entities that prohibit or discourage the enforcement of immigration laws to participate in and receive funds from the major events reimbursement program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 3744 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the regulation of the retention, storage, transportation, and disposal of used or scrap tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TIRES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 3848 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the public information law; creating a criminal offense.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records
HB 4066 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the right of certain elected public officers to information of certain governmental and public entities; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Meeting cancelled
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 4091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to reporting requirements for and the availability of information regarding certain uses of force, injuries, or deaths caused by peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the applicability of the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records
HB 4243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Hospitals | Safety
HJR 45 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
SB 4 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by campus police departments and certain local governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to related duties and liability of certain persons in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
SB 65 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of funeral services, funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 93 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: 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; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DAVID'S LAW | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HARASSMENT | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SUPREME COURT
SB 256 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING
SB 456 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the right of members of the legislature, the lieutenant governor, committees of the legislature, and legislative agencies to access certain governmental information for legislative purposes; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURE ACT | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Open Records | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
SB 515 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property; creating criminal offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 526 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of certain advisory committees and other state entities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ALTERNATIVE FUELS COUNCIL | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FRAUD TASK FORCE | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COGENERATION COUNCIL | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT WARRANTOR ADVISORY GROUP
SB 570 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the retention, storage, transportation, disposal, processing, and reuse of used or scrap tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TIRES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 619 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal cooperation with state and federal immigration law enforcement and efforts to enhance international border security.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Sales
SB 625 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales
SB 627 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 650 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to tax increment financing.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 662 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the reporting of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 666 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to a sign required to be posted in the restrooms of sexually oriented businesses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
SB 827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to procedures for asserting claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with
SB 843 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to disclosure and use of certain information regarding the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Protection of Personal Information
SB 844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the active supervision of occupational licensing authorities by the attorney general.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
SB 893 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the protection of religious beliefs and moral convictions regarding marriage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 899 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of the person's status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DISCRIMINATION | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Hospitals | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Religion
SB 1113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Hospitals | Safety
SB 1185 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to prohibiting the use of automated traffic control systems.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | SPEED LIMITS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1347 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1366 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1409 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a breach of system security of a business that exposes consumer credit card or debit card information; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1487 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to preventing racial profiling and video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACIAL PROFILING | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1569 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records
SB 1784 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to open-source instructional material for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the application of certain handgun license laws to certain federal and state attorneys and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1970 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to fantasy sports contests.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2060 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to compensation and restitution to crime victims and the disposition of unclaimed restitution payments; providing for an administrative penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Property Interests--Personal Property | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 2145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--School District
SJR 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HB 31 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues; providing a civil penalty.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 50 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of discrimination by school districts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts
HB 184 85-1 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of fraud in the conduct of an election; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | FRAUD
HB 211 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by certain peace officers and that result in serious bodily injury or death.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 381 85-1 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions
SB 3 85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities and activities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions
SB 65 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Hospitals | Political Subdivisions | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 91 85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities and activities of political subdivisions, including public school districts, and open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions
SB 108 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Hospitals | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT
HB 11 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 15 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the management and oversight of state contracts, including contracts for information technology commodity items.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Finance
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--General | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 249 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the reporting of proceeds and property forfeited under criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 530 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 540 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the submission to the attorney general of a measure proposing the enactment or repeal of a municipal ordinance.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | State Officers
HB 547 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation and dissolution of a covenant marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--General | COVENANT MARRIAGE | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 776 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit in the office of the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 817 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the contingent establishment of a health benefit exchange tailored to the needs of the state.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 853 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the confidentiality of information identifying children who are victims of certain offenses; creating an offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | CRIME VICTIMS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | FRAUD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 975 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RAFFLE ENABLING ACT | RAFFLES
HB 1010 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the disclosure of certain information and evidence by a prosecutor in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EVIDENCE
HB 1036 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, EricSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers and for certain injuries or deaths of peace officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1079 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties, payments, and civil restitution received by the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Administration
HB 1091 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to special three-judge district courts convened to hear certain cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | SUPREME COURT
HB 1142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 1293 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of stalking; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | STALKING
HB 1369 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a special prosecution division in the office of the attorney general to investigate and prosecute peace officer misconduct.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1831 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate election-related offenses.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1840 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the appointment by the attorney general of a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses committed that cause serious bodily injury or death by peace officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1901 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2037 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
HB 2062 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FRAUD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2396 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to eliminating requirements that certain public institutions of higher education set aside portions of tuition for student loan repayment programs for certain physicians and state attorneys.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | PHYSICIANS
HB 2905 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the issuance of Texas Medical Center specialty license plates.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LICENSE PLATES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2970 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the use of money paid as restitution to or on behalf of certain individuals depicted in child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 3180 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
HB 3199 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the use of public information for marketing purposes; creating a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Open Records
HB 3233 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the right of directors of special districts to obtain district information, documents, and records.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3234 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the right of municipal officers to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Open Records
HB 3235 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the right of officers of counties, county boards of school trustees, and county boards of education to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Open Records
HB 3327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund domestic violence high risk teams.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Family Violence
HB 3478 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to a breach of system security of a business that exposes consumer credit card or debit card information; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
HB 3994 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/16
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HJR 31 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to be licensed and eligible to practice law in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Employees | State Officers
HJR 69 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 3 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
SB 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | RANGERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 273 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Against Property | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Weapons
SB 335 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the right of officers of counties, county boards of school trustees, and county boards of education to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to County Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Open Records
SB 336 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the right of municipal officers to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Urban Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Open Records
SB 337 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the right of directors of special districts to obtain district information, documents, and records.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 354 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the transfer to the Health and Human Services Commission of contracting authority for children's advocacy centers and volunteer advocate programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services
SB 438 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 455 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to special three-judge district courts convened to hear certain cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | SUPREME COURT
SB 742 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the issuance of Texas Medical Center specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 877 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
SB 898 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports team charitable foundations; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RAFFLE ENABLING ACT | RAFFLES
SB 1010 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the use of money paid as restitution to or on behalf of certain individuals depicted in child pornography.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY
SB 1329 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general, to assistant attorneys general, and to federal prosecutors, judges, and justices, and to the authority of those individuals to carry certain weapons.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Judges | Weapons
SB 1330 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to injury leave for certain peace officers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1355 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Corrected comm. report printed & distributed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | State Employees
SB 1445 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to regulation of certain segments of the health care system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1464 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the transnational and organized crime division within the office of the attorney general.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | ORGANIZED CRIME
SB 1523 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
SB 1706 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund domestic violence high risk teams.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Family Violence
SB 1725 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to notice of excess proceeds following an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority and obligation of this state to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
SJR 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HB 14 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Electronic Information Systems | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
HB 80 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to official oppression; creating offenses.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 289 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate election-related offenses.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 302 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the duties of a mortgage servicer of certain residential mortgage loans.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Financial--General | LOANS | MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 400 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | SMOKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
HB 501 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 611 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in counties, including certain border and economically distressed counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Roads | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 627 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Weapons
HB 661 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional surveying; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | SURVEYORS
HB 688 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUTOPSIES | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records
HB 872 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Weapons
HB 947 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to fraud, waste, and abuse in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FOOD STAMPS | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF
HB 981 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Administration | Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Open Records
HB 1049 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Withdrawn from schedule
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Weapons
HB 1363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | BOND REVIEW BOARD | CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1379 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to coercive conditions placed on the receipt by this state of federal money.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
HB 1390 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the electronic submission of a request for an attorney general opinion.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1445 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties and civil restitution received by the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Administration
HB 1489 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts; authorizing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Courts--District | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 1522 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | Energy--Conservation | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1849 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the disposition of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Law Enforcement
HB 1991 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to district or county attorneys engaged in the business of debt collection; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | DEBT | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2115 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general for the Health and Human Services Commission; authorizing the recovery of fees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the period of ineligibility from participation in the Medicaid program by providers found liable for certain unlawful acts under the program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2167 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the removal of a state or local officer for refusing or directing others to refuse to enforce state or federal law.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Legislature | State Officers
HB 2253 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to compensation for commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 2361 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of certain health care regulatory agencies; making an appropriation; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2432 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to benefits from and administration of certain public retirement systems; providing civil penalties.
House: Pensions
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
HB 2453 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to imposing a fee on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | SMOKING | Taxation--Cigarette | Tobacco Products
HB 2571 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the inspection of certain information regarding the production, transportation, sale, and marketing of oil and gas from state land; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
HB 2860 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to requiring the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Weapons
HB 2861 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication, republication, or other dissemination of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2871 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to nondisclosure provisions in regional planning commission contracts.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Political Subdivisions | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
HB 2885 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the availability of the personal information of a legislator under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--General | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3041 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the sale of event tickets; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Arts & Humanities | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Courts--District | TICKET SCALPING
HB 3117 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to settle certain civil suits initiated by a local government.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3168 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to wind energy facilities and the rights of owners of land on which wind energy facilities are located.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Energy--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
HB 3200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a suit for a writ of mandamus compelling a governmental body to make information available for public inspection under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records
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 3269 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE
HB 3432 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the salary reclassification of certain positions with the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Office of the Attorney General.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 3470 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a disclosure by an attorney before accepting representation of a client in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Lawyers | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3575 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Ethics | State Employees | State Officers
HB 3629 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to suit for writ of mandamus.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3696 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to unauthorized insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3709 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to creation of the Health Freedom Act.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH FREEDOM ACT | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3721 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to facilitation by the state of refinancing of school district debt.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | DEBT | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3803 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to a fidelity bond or insurance requirement for property owners' association and unit owners' association board members.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HJR 57 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative for the sole purpose of adopting and imposing a state income tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Income
HJR 131 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 14 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
SB 56 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health care services in this state, including the provision of those services through the Medicaid program and the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in that program and other programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 86 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--General | Political Subdivisions | SMOKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products
SB 246 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the electronic submission of a request for an attorney general opinion.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 297 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Courts--District | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 392 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | State Officers | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
SB 457 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUTOPSIES | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Records
SB 582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to municipal swimming pool requirements for certain dwellings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 617 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | Energy--Conservation | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 635 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties and civil restitution received by the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Administration
SB 636 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to public information regarding bonds and other obligations issued by the state and local governments.
Senate: Open Government
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 745 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Otto, John
Relating to sexual assault prevention and crisis services and to the administration of the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 753 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Administration | Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Open Records
SB 878 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the disposition of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Law Enforcement
SB 892 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Carter, Stefani | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, and special assistant United States attorneys, and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Judges | Weapons
SB 987 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to allowing the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Weapons
SB 1090 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the manufacture, distribution, sale, and provision of alcoholic beverages and the regulation of those activities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADVERTISING | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--County & Statutory | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | VENDING MACHINES | WINE & WINERIES
SB 1136 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to imposing a fee on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies; providing penalties.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | SMOKING | Taxation--Cigarette | Tobacco Products
SB 1222 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the control of conditional federal funds for state programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1289 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1375 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a study and report by the Sunset Advisory Commission of the self-directed semi-independent status of state agencies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Appropriations
| ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
SB 1432 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for violating certain rules or permit terms under a permit to trap, transport, and transplant certain animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General
SB 1544 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE
SB 1551 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the provision of affordable housing and other services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAMERON COUNTY | City Government--General | COLONIAS | County Government--General | HIDALGO COUNTY | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WILLACY COUNTY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1558 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the sale of event tickets.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | TICKET SCALPING
SB 1652 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SCR 25 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Urging the attorney general of Texas to expeditiously advance any necessary appeals of the ruling of the 200th Judicial District Court in the school finance case.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SJR 13 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Elections--Candidates | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RAILROAD COMMISSIONER | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
HB 12 83-1 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to certain firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; providing an exemption from federal regulation and providing penalties.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
HB 15 83-1 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 38 83-1 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, special assistant United States attorneys, and certain associate judges and other judicial personnel, and to the authority of those persons to carry certain weapons.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Judges | Weapons
SB 35 83-1 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and the state prosecuting attorney and to assistant attorneys general, assistant state prosecuting attorneys, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, special assistant United States attorneys, and certain associate judges and other judicial personnel, and to the authority of those persons to carry certain weapons.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Judges | Weapons
HB 45 83-2 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a limitation on regulations to restrict abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Capital Punishment
HB 145 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Withdrawn from schedule
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Weapons
HB 172 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES
HB 213 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property and to other transactions involving residential real property; providing civil penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
H. refuses to adopt conf. comm. rept-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Financial--General | LOANS | MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 238 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | LICENSE PLATES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 247 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 296 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the enforcement of immigration laws, to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of certain criminal offenses concerning illegal immigration, and to certain employment and labor practices and requirements regarding immigration and immigrants; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 298 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Weapons
HB 300 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the privacy of protected health information; providing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
HB 810 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to jurisdiction in certain proceedings brought by the attorney general with respect to charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 824 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an outreach campaign to promote fathers' involvement with their children before birth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Parent & Child | Human Services--Food Programs | Women
HB 1046 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of attorney general.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Meetings | Protection of Personal Information | SHERIFFS | State Employees
HB 1129 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to a study by the attorney general of the effects on state law and authority of certain international and other agreements and bodies.
House: State Sovereignty, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Ethics | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & COMMERCE | Legislature
HB 1154 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the assessment of a civil penalty against owners and operators of coin-operated machines who commit certain gambling offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING
HB 1249 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain reports, communications, and publications involving the attorney general.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1280 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the payment of an examination fee to the attorney general for the legal sufficiency review of a comprehensive development agreement.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1324 82-0 (2011)
Author: Landtroop, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of public grain warehouse operators.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | GRAIN WAREHOUSE OPERATORS | Law Enforcement
HB 1375 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1400 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1671 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to allowing a governmental body to redact certain personal information under the public information law without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general and the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1674 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, JimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--Child Support | Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1696 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate election-related offenses.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1698 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to representation of certain state agencies by the office of the attorney general in certain law suits.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1712 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit in the office of the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1928 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1937 82-0 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1938 82-0 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of body imaging scanning equipment in airports; providing criminal and civil penalties.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AIRPORTS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1960 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of boat manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOATS & BOATING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1965 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | IMPROVING RELATIONS WITH NONPROFITS, TASK FORCE ON | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE, STATE COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
HB 1975 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the submission of certain election changes under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Officers
HB 1989 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the minimum standards for the certifications of sexual assault training programs and sexual assault nurse examiners and for certification renewal by those entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2021 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to state agency procurement and the comptroller's procurement powers and duties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2022 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to state fiscal matters; creating an offense.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--School Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--State | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2046 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
HB 2110 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DNA | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2264 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to participate in certain proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2336 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INTERNET
HB 2342 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain violations of and offenses under The Securities Act; providing penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | FRAUD | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
HB 2361 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the authority of a municipality, a county, or the Department of Public Safety to enforce compliance with posted speed limits by an automated traffic control system.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2425 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | State Officers | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 2481 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the payment and distribution of consumer assistance funds in an action by the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection
HB 2510 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of certain incandescent light bulbs from federal regulation.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 1/1/12
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | LIGHTING
HB 2535 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a requirement that middle, junior high, and high school and higher education students wear reflective clothing or gear while participating in nighttime athletic events or activities; providing penalties.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2583 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a gang remediation task force.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GANG REMEDIATION TASK FORCE | GANGS | Law Enforcement
HB 2612 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Relating to notification to the attorney general regarding allegations of criminal conduct in connection with an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General
HB 2638 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to intervention by the attorney general in a suit involving recognition of a same-sex marriage or civil union.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Marriage Relationship | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
HB 2685 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the enforcement of state laws prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2731 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and administration of certain public retirement systems; providing administrative penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Judicial | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2770 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 2812 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to access to certain cemeteries; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Cemeteries | County Government--General | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2817 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2866 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the electronic submission of certain documents to the attorney general and the submission of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2921 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the power of the office of the attorney general to make certain examinations and inquiries.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Property Interests--Trusts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2929 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to authorization to impose an administrative penalty on salvage vehicle dealers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Finance | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3011 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prohibiting the use or retention of zip codes obtained by businesses in verifying the identity of customers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3214 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Relating to providing notice to certain state agencies of a criminal investigation relating to an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3219 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to intelligence data standards and protected personal information.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information | RADIO
HB 3324 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operations and monitoring of fusion centers in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3447 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Relating to the notice provided to certain officials of the participation of unregistered voters in an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3535 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to liability of a political subdivision for a violation of certain laws relating to local permits; providing a penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions
HB 3569 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the review of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3647 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 3654 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the review of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 3655 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the State Bar of Texas membership dues and minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney employed by the office of the attorney general.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
HB 3665 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Electronic Information Systems | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CEMETERY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3746 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 3772 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to tax records.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | Taxation--General
HCR 182 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1198.
Signed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Resolutions--Corrective | TRUSTS
HJR 6 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative for the sole purpose of adopting and imposing a state income tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Income
HJR 106 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment giving the attorney general exclusive authority to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 2690 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TRUSTS
HR 2697 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 213.
Reported enrolled
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Financial--General | LOANS | MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 5 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the administration and business affairs of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Purchasing--State
SB 257 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | LICENSE PLATES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 342 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the power of the office of the attorney general to make certain examinations and inquiries.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Property Interests--Trusts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 367 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the review by the attorney general of invoices related to legal services provided to state agencies by outside counsel.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 372 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain reports, communications, publications, and other documents involving the attorney general.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 407 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of electronic transmission of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BULLYING | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--School Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PORNOGRAPHY | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 533 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the minimum standards for the certifications of sexual assault training programs and sexual assault nurse examiners and for certification renewal by those entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 587 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to jurisdiction in certain proceedings brought by the attorney general with respect to charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Trusts | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 602 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to confidential information under the public information law and to procedures and deadlines under the public information law in relation to the redaction of certain confidential information by a governmental body.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
SB 688 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of criminal Medicaid fraud and certain other offenses related to Medicaid fraud; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 731 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the attorney general's legal sufficiency review of a comprehensive development agreement.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 786 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--Child Support | Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 849 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 899 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the legislature's consent or approval of a settlement of a claim or action against this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Legislature
SB 933 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the electronic submission of certain documents to the attorney general and the submission of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government, Select
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 962 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the conduct of investigations, prepayment reviews, and payment holds in cases of suspected fraud, waste, or abuse in the provision of health and human services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 968 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to certain costs used to fund court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Protection | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Minors--Crimes Against | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1035 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to motor vehicle title services; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Vetoed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1109 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to state agency procurement and the comptroller's procurement powers and duties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1153 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to participate in certain proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1182 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the review of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1198 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to decedents' estates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
SB 1281 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to certain violations of and offenses under The Securities Act; providing penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | FRAUD | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
SB 1315 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of boat manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOATS & BOATING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1320 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the execution of written instruments relating to residential real estate transactions and deeds conveying residential real estate in connection with certain transactions involving residential real estate; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1524 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the payment and distribution of consumer assistance funds in an action by the attorney general.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection
SB 1579 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as substituted
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Electronic Information Systems | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CEMETERY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1589 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
SB 1605 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 1614 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INTERNET
SB 1702 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment of a task force to enhance the prosecution and tracking of money laundering in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MONEY LAUNDERING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1720 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state fiscal matters; creating an offense.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--School Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--State | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1816 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations & Trade
H. refuses to adopt conf. comm. rept-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1820 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to recover a civil penalty from certain nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1843 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
| ALICIA'S LAW | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PORNOGRAPHY
SR 1254 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198.
Reported enrolled
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TRUSTS
SR 1257 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 213.
Reported enrolled
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Financial--General | LOANS | MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 41 82-1 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Companion considered in lieu of
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General
HCR 25 82-1 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 7.
Signed by the Governor
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HEALTH CARE QUALITY & EFFICIENCY, TEXAS INSTITUTE OF | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Hospitals | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Resolutions--Corrective | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PROCESS SERVERS | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 7 82-1 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the administration, quality, and efficiency of health care, health and human services, and health benefits programs in this state; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HEALTH CARE QUALITY & EFFICIENCY, TEXAS INSTITUTE OF | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Hospitals | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 29 82-1 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Simpson, David
Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General
SCR 4 82-1 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 7.
Filed
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HEALTH CARE QUALITY & EFFICIENCY, TEXAS INSTITUTE OF | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Hospitals | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Resolutions--Corrective | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Open Records | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Corrective | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 109 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund.
House: Transportation
Recalled from subcommittee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 521 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the contents of a receipt issued for payment of a good or service; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 523 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the contents of a receipt issued for payment of a good or service; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/10
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 616 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES
HB 628 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking prevention task force and the creation of a trafficking victim database.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 639 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROSTITUTION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 778 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution by the attorney general of campaign finance offenses alleged to have been committed in connection with a state office or an election on a constitutional amendment.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Elections--Campaign Financing | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1400 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit in the office of the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1618 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal prosecution of racketeering; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 1773 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of the attorney general.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees
HB 1882 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the investigation of certain criminal conduct in election matters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2128 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the enforcement of regulations regarding the sale of plastic bulk merchandise containers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2257 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in certain real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HOME SALE PRICES | Open Records | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2416 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to attorney general participation in proceedings involving charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
HB 2517 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the dedication of certain civil penalties for violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act to provide civil legal services to the indigent.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2659 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an outreach campaign to promote fathers' involvement with their children before birth.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2731 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to attorney general representation in a contested case hearing of a person licensed or regulated by certain state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 2736 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to approval and certification of certain comprehensive development agreements.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 2909 81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to allowing a governmental body to redact certain personal information under the public information law without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general and the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2916 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to allowing certain claimants to file an application under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation
HB 3207 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the compensation to victims of crime fund and the compensation to victims of crime auxiliary fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation
HB 3473 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to charity care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3522 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the open records steering committee, reports by the attorney general on costs of copies, and certain deadlines, costs, and suits filed under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records
HB 3820 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the governance and disclosure requirements of electric cooperative corporations and the review of complaints of electric cooperative corporation members by the Office of the Attorney General.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Consumer Protection | Corporations & Associations | Utilities--Electric
HB 3904 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to personal confidential information accessed by an employee of a state governmental body; imposing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 3912 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the enforcement of the change interval for a yellow signal at certain intersections.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4025 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to a prohibition on the filing of a suit to remove a house located on a public beach because of a change in the boundary of the beach resulting from a meteorological event.
House: Land & Resource Management
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Housing--General
HB 4218 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to representation in a court proceeding involving a retail public utility providing water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4292 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the office of the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Open Records | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4293 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to notice to the attorney general of an action, suit, or proceeding challenging the validity of a Texas statute or rule.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Validating Acts
HB 4317 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain reporting duties of the attorney general and the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, TEXAS BOARD OF | Nursing Homes | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4337 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to an annual report by the Texas Fusion Center regarding criminal street gangs and gang-related crime.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GANGS | Governor | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS VIOLENT GANG TASK FORCE
HB 4385 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of fraud upon certain practitioners; creating an offense and providing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | FRAUD | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
HB 4440 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study by the attorney general of the effects on state law and authority of certain international and other agreements and bodies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Ethics | Intergovernmental Relations | Legislature | NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT--NAFTA
HB 4487 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to state and local activities concerning and enforcement of federal immigration and custom laws.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4502 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to charity care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals
HB 4663 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol
Relating to the rights of victims of fraudulent financial schemes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | Financial--General | FRAUD
HB 4806 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to court-appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Child Protection | VOLUNTEERS
HJR 46 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute certain offenses arising under the campaign finance laws of this state.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Elections--Campaign Financing | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 53 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to replace the attorney general on the legislative redistricting board with the commissioner of agriculture.
House: Redistricting
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 66 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 89 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROSTITUTION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 496 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain unlawful acts involving state money or property and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those acts; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
SB 609 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the foreclosure of a contract lien on certain residential real property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--General
SB 666 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the administration of charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Financial--Banks | Property Interests--Trusts
SB 671 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to information requested by a member, committee, or agency of the legislature under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Legislature | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 708 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to seek an injunction against certain employment practices involving children.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | Minors--General | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 767 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to bring suit on behalf of individuals injured by unlawful practices in restraint of trade.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection
SB 808 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to allowing certain claimants to file an application under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation
SB 918 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Leibowitz, David
Relating to attorney general participation in proceedings involving charitable trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
SB 979 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to foreclosure sales of residential real property; providing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1065 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to civil racketeering; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1068 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to allowing a governmental body to redact certain personal information under the public information law without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general and allowing information about a public officer or public employee to be withheld if disclosure would pose a substantial risk of physical harm.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1079 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain records and other information in a criminal investigation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 1081 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the office of the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Open Records | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1098 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Transportation
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | LICENSE PLATES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
