HB 125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 128 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to development corporation projects for the provision of health care and mental health care to the public.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 553 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the approval by commissioners courts of the annual budget of emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 601 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the amount of certain motor vehicle sales and use taxes and penalties that a county may retain each year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 638 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to adopt a budget that reduces the amount allocated to provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 765 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to appropriations to historical foundations by certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 995 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the disposition of charges for registering a motor vehicle that has been operated while improperly registered.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1106 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a supplemental court security fee on conviction of certain criminal offenses and the use of revenue from that fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to court reporter costs incurred in a hearing or proceeding for the involuntary detention of a person with mental illness.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1692 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the amounts budgeted by certain political subdivisions for fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1756 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to county appropriations to historical foundations or organizations.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 1760 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1900 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1906 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1962 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2172 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the hotel occupancy tax imposed by certain counties and the use of revenue from that tax; reducing the maximum rate of that tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, ErinSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2539 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2695 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3021 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to sales and use tax revenue of municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that reduce the funding or personnel allocated for law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of lobbying contract information by political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3832 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue revenue bonds for certain solid waste management projects.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 4008 87-0 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to restore or maintain a county courthouse.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental entity to limit bidding on certain public contracts to bidders that are small businesses.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the specified use of bond proceeds by a county or municipality.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4130 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the imposition of a county housing first initiatives fee in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
HB 4183 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4192 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to deadlines associated with proposing and adopting a budget for certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to consider a prospective contractor's principal place of business when awarding certain contracts.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
HJR 32 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 87 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 99 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to finance the development or redevelopment of transportation or infrastructure in unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted areas in the county; authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Transportation
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 10 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain requirements applicable to political subdivisions and other entities that engage in lobbying and to the applicability of lobbyist registration requirements to a person who provides legal services to a political subdivision.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
SB 23 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 186 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to restore or maintain a county courthouse.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 266 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 574 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to approval by the commissioners court of certain expenditures made by a county assistance district.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 913 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the ineligibility of certain local governments for certain criminal justice grants as a result of budget reductions affecting local law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1357 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Dean, Jay
Relating to deadlines associated with proposing and adopting a budget for certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 1425 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to county appropriations to historical foundations or organizations.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to court reporter costs incurred in a hearing or proceeding for the involuntary detention of a person with mental illness.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1655 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a county that imposes certain hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to third-party debt collection of traffic fines in certain counties.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee imposed on an applicant for a motor vehicle certificate of title.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 2084 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to raise revenue for low cost sterilizations for dogs and cats by imposing a refundable fee for dogs and cats who are not sterilized and are adopted without being sterilized prior to adoption.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 2090 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to issue anticipation notes and other obligations in the event of certain emergencies.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 2091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of public securities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue revenue bonds for certain solid waste management projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the disposition of charges for registering a motor vehicle that has been operated while improperly registered.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 2128 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the amount of certain motor vehicle sales and use taxes and penalties that a county may retain each year.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SJR 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 43 87-2 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain counties for increased costs incurred when officers employed by the Department of Public Safety are reassigned to another area of the state to secure the border.
Filed
HB 148 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the effect of the receipt by a municipality or county of certain federal coronavirus relief money on the computation of certain ad valorem tax rates of and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by the municipality or county.
Filed
HB 230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Received from the House
HB 430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 490 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the annual state contribution to counties for certain statutory probate court judge salaries.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 634 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 648 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 705 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for maintenance and operations property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 813 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to money used by counties that participate in the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1047 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to authority of certain officers of certain counties to disburse or direct payment of county funds for salaries or expenses.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to factors the Texas Historical Commission considers in reviewing an application for a grant or loan through the historic courthouse preservation program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, StanSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of certain county assistance districts to provide a grant or loan.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the transfer of a limitation established by a county, municipality, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1266 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a competitive bidding requirement exemption for certain county sole-source purchases of road construction or maintenance materials.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring the comptroller of public accounts to establish and maintain a political subdivision disaster expenditure database.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1314 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the release on bail of, and the reimbursement to a county for certain costs of confining, a person charged with an administrative violation of parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to reporting concerning certain prisoners who are confined in county jails.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2048 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to certain programs under the Texas Clean Air Act that reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality; authorizing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the portion retained by a municipality or county of certain fines imposed for a criminal offense.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of an electric vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2575 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the duty of a county to refund an amount of $5 or less paid to the county clerk.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, SherylSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the fiscal year of certain political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2664 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the repeal of the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and the use of remaining funds.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2688 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the creation of a specialty treatment court for certain individuals residing with a child who is the subject of a juvenile court case.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities and a study of the investment and management of funds by public schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2769 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the authorization by referendum on an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2839 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the apportionment of infrastructure costs in regard to certain property development projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2959 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to county community and economic development programs.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to purchase a voting system or voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the authority of a county auditor to oversee the expenditure of county funds.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the penalty for failing to file or failing to timely file a Dealer's Motor Vehicle Inventory Tax Statement.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3294 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to reimbursing a commissioners court for the reasonable cost of transporting a body for the purpose of an autopsy.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3678 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to a study on reporting and accessibility of county budget information.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3779 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to use of hotel occupancy tax by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 4281 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to a county motor fuels tax in certain counties for mobility improvement projects; providing authority to impose the tax, issue bonds, and impose penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue public securities for certain purposes.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4567 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 30 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 60 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the transfer of a limitation established by a county, city or town, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 83 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 112 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 29 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying and certain other activities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 82 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state funds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation, allocation, classification, and repeal of certain criminal court costs and other court-related costs, fines, and fees; imposing certain court costs and fees and increasing and decreasing the amounts of certain other court costs and fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authority of certain officers of certain counties to disburse or direct payment of county funds for salaries or expenses.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 465 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 496 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to factors the Texas Historical Commission considers in reviewing an application for a grant or loan through the historic courthouse preservation program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 652 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of a specialty treatment court for certain individuals residing with a child who is the subject of a juvenile court case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1070 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to local initiatives programs under the Texas Clean Air Act and the repeal of the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a county motor fuels tax in certain counties for mobility improvement projects; providing authority to impose the tax, issue bonds, and impose penalties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1099 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to reimbursing a commissioners court for the reasonable cost of transporting a body for the purpose of an autopsy.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1180 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray
Relating to reporting regarding veterans treatment court programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Property Tax
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1319 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain taxes and to an annual report submitted to the comptroller concerning those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1987 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board in certain counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 2028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to participation in a local provider participation fund by certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2184 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to authorizing an increase in an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 2215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the 1st Multicounty Court at Law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 2216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the reimbursement to a county for the costs of confining a person arrested under an out-of-county warrant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 2353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2434 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing an increase in an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SJR 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SJR 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 15 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 402 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 532 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 598 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to procedures of a county tax assessor-collector for collection of dishonored checks and invoices; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 738 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1093 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to petty cash funds for county welfare departments in certain populous counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1146 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1147 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1295 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities and state agencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 1300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the collection and use of certain hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1310 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to requirements for providing information regarding the issuance of certain proposed bonds by certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 1316 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state money.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities or state agencies.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 1623 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1763 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to annual reports by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1896 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the application of and use of revenue from hotel occupancy taxes imposed by municipalities and counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1930 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2171 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to notice to affected local taxing entities of certain claims for overpayment of sales or use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2309 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the authority of a county to use county revenue or incur county debt for certain public works projects.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2321 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement programs and local initiative projects.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 2362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to creating a fund to provide grants to certain local entities in areas of the state affected by decreased oil and gas production for economic development and diversification projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2384 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to a study on reporting and accessibility of county budget information.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2503 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2797 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the authority of a county to use county revenue or incur county debt for certain public works projects.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2841 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to authority of a county auditor to investigate misuse of county funds or property.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2954 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of a county to end a low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program in the county.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2995 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3010 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to authorizing and financing certain sports and community venue projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3030 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to a fiscal note statement regarding increased costs to counties and municipalities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to impose certain taxes to finance certain venue projects.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government officers.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 3212 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the disposition of fines collected by a county or municipality from the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3320 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3336 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3398 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3410 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and county tax assessor-collector vehicle titling and registration duties and fees associated with those duties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3443 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to imposing a local tax on the sale or lease of a new luxury motor vehicle in certain areas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3478 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the issuance of and the requirements for obtaining certain driver's licenses or identification certificates; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3611 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the termination of the entitlement of the state, a county, and certain municipalities to a share of a bingo prize fee collected in counties where certain illegal gambling occurs to the detriment of charitable bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3614 85-0 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3993 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to fees imposed by a county for licensing a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4098 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to jail administrators in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 4104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the county budget for certain court personnel.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4231 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 73 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 201 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 295 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 386 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use of federal funds by political subdivisions for payment of the political subdivision's debt obligations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 387 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use of certain unspent bond proceeds and voter approval of certain political subdivision actions, including the issuance of certain bonds and the use of certain unspent bond proceeds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 420 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a partial exemption for a county from taxes imposed on gasoline and diesel fuel purchased for the county's exclusive use.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 446 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the acceptance or expenditure of federal funds by a political subdivision.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 460 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 492 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Koop, Linda
Relating to procedures of a county tax assessor-collector for collection of dishonored checks and invoices; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 553 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 641 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 753 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 799 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 800 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 884 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to use county revenue or incur debt to improve or redevelop certain sports facilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1164 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to adopt fees that generate substantial revenue.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1167 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1429 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1462 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of certain local health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1578 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1611 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to requiring an election for the issuance of certain certificates of obligation by a municipality or county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and county tax assessor-collector vehicle titling and registration duties and fees associated with those duties.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 1707 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to funding for county transportation infrastructure projects in counties with significant oil and gas production.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1708 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to funding for counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including administration of county energy transportation reinvestment zones.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1716 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state money.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1761 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the cost of transporting a body for the purpose of performing an autopsy.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1802 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to petty cash funds for county welfare departments in certain populous counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1821 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1840 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2003 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 2136 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 2146 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the application of and use of revenue from hotel occupancy taxes imposed by municipalities and counties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 32 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Government Reform, Select
Postponed
HB 74 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 111 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 161 85-1 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of a county to end a low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program in the county.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 180 85-1 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 206 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to a limit on local government expenditures.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 301 85-1 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 303 85-1 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 313 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 366 85-1 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 31 85-1 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate unfunded costs and requirements on a municipality, county, or school district.
House: State Affairs
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 34 85-1 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 18 85-1 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to a limit on local government expenditures.
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Postponed
SB 63 85-1 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Filed
SB 93 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
SJR 8 85-1 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
Co-author authorized
HB 114 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 157 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the rates of sales and use taxes imposed by municipalities; authorizing an increase or decrease in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 317 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the creation of county databases containing information on county expenditures.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1030 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to money used by counties for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1062 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing a fee for county records technology and infrastructure costs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1182 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1295 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the disclosure of research, research sponsors, and interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1564 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of judicial donation trust funds to assist needy children and families appearing before justice and municipal courts.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1608 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the fee charged by a county clerk for issuing noncertified copies of certain documents.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1647 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1812 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1929 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the payment in certain counties of expenses associated with the transportation of senior citizens and their caregivers for civic, community, educational, and recreational activities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1950 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a municipality's or county's eligibility to receive money disbursed from a local events trust fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1961 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the optional imposition of a county air quality fee at the time other emissions-related inspection fees are collected.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2280 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2322 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the issuance of certain payments by a community supervision and corrections department.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2389 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2398 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; establishing judicial donation trust funds; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2521 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of payments received under oil and gas leases of land owned by the state for a county road.
House: County Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2524 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 2567 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine the records of certain special districts.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2727 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the administration of multicounty statutory county courts and to the 1st Multicounty Court at Law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2895 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the payment of certain attorney ad litem fees in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2913 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2945 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, RobertoSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the use of the juvenile case manager fund.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2962 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a county.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3002 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the fee imposed on certain property owners by a county for the establishment of street lights along a county road.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3185 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3214 84-0 (2015)
Author: Spitzer, Stuart
Relating to the imposition of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Kaufman County courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3344 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3371 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the allocation of grants from the transportation infrastructure fund.
House: Transportation
Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair
HB 3516 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to reimbursement of county expenses for special legislative elections.
House: Elections
No action taken in committee
HB 3606 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to reporting requirements for receipt or expenditure of federal funds by political subdivisions that receive federal funds.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3615 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenues in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the fiscal transparency of political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3778 84-0 (2015)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to procedures of a county tax assessor-collector for collection of dishonored checks and invoices; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3808 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3927 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the constable technology fund; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 4007 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to procedures applicable to a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision and charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4015 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to land bank demonstration programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 4025 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to funding to counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including money from county energy transportation reinvestment zones.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4050 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain fees paid by political subdivisions in connection with the ordering or performance of an autopsy.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HJR 109 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a county to issue bonds or notes to finance transportation and infrastructure projects in a defined area to be repaid from increases in revenue from ad valorem taxes in the area.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 110 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HR 3488 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1295.
Reported enrolled
SB 102 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 103 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 309 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 432 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to continuation of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 469 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Corrected comm. report printed & distributed
SB 503 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 573 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 619 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 633 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to certain event trust funds and the abolishment of the special event trust fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 673 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 794 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 852 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1000 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
SB 1013 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1042 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1158 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a county jail sales and use tax; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1510 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine and audit the records of certain special districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1692 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the establishment of a limit on the maximum ad valorem tax rate of a county or municipality for a tax year based on inflation and the rate of population growth.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1788 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to county energy transportation reinvestment zones.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
SR 1064 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1295.
Reported enrolled
HB 519 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to voluntary donations to the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 520 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain fees paid in connection with the ordering or performance of an autopsy.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 722 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 960 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a county.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1112 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to state assistance for certain county health care expenditures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1198 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicles registered in certain counties to fund transportation projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1321 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to election procedures for the authorization of certain debt by political subdivisions.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1384 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a county road department to accept donations.
House: County Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1442 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the authority of a county to deposit fees collected by a county bail bond board in a separate county fund.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1552 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to create a law enforcement technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1724 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the statute of limitations on municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes and interest on delinquent payments of municipal hotel occupancy taxes and to the use of revenue from those taxes by certain municipalities to audit taxpayers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1794 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1983 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the fiscal transparency of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2112 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to financial disclosure reports made by a member of a county planning commission.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2176 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2272 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to ballot language for an election to approve and finance a municipal or county venue project.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2379 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the amount of money authorized to be used for Clean Air Act local initiative projects related to vehicles.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2474 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to taxes and bonds for a junior college district branch campus.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2799 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transfer from the state to a county of a portion of the revenue derived from oil and gas leases of land owned by the county to be used by the county for road maintenance purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2800 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to funding for certain county transportation infrastructure projects.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2859 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the amount of money authorized to be used for Clean Air Act local initiative projects related to vehicles.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3018 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to amounts paid by a county for the operation and administration of a county or district attorney's office.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3112 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the public notice required to be provided by certain taxing units before adopting an ad valorem tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3248 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the use of jail commissary proceeds in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3296 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the rates of municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes in certain municipalities and counties and the use of certain revenue from those taxes; changing the rates of taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3337 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3416 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of capital appreciation bonds by local governments.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3488 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to financial accounting and reporting of pension benefits for employees of this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
HB 3639 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to a fund for certain county transportation infrastructure projects and the creation of County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zones.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3733 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3762 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3777 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to local government approval of private activity bonds issued by housing finance corporations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3778 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to requiring state approval of bonds issued by housing finance corporations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3796 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorization for biweekly installment payments for the compensation of certain justices, judges, and district attorneys.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3826 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to authorizing fees deducted from court registry funds.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 96 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
SB 102 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district and to voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 169 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to ballot language for an election to approve and finance a municipal or county venue project.
House: Elections Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 356 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to the audit of court registry funds in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 382 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the disbursement of county funds to a person owing delinquent property taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 449 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 560 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorization for biweekly installment payments for the compensation of certain justices, judges, and district attorneys.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 656 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to providing transparency in the budget adoption process of municipalities and counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 739 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to authorizing fees deducted from court registry funds.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 843 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 872 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 888 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the initial inspection period for certain vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 967 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to retain certain fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1217 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the authority of a county to deposit fees collected by a county bail bond board in a separate county fund.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1318 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to optional fees imposed on vehicles registered in certain counties to fund transportation projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1399 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of proceeds from a junior college district branch campus maintenance tax.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1419 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to funding for juvenile case managers through certain court costs and to the establishment of the truancy prevention and diversion fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1510 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the public notice required to be provided by certain taxing units before adopting an ad valorem tax rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 1559 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to collection of fees for solid waste management in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1573 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the amount of money authorized to be used for Clean Air Act local initiative projects related to vehicles.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1585 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1649 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1651 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1738 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the legal defense and indemnification of county officials and employees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1747 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to funding and donations for transportation projects, including projects of county energy transportation reinvestment zones.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1778 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding for certain county transportation infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1780 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1813 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the transfer to the state of certain county public funds by certain counties for the purpose of providing the state share of Disproportionate Share Hospital payments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1891 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the imposition of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Travis County courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SJR 38 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the state infrastructure fund and board to provide financial assistance for certain projects related to economic development infrastructure and for the transfer to the fund of money from the economic stabilization fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 65 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a transportation infrastructure fund to assist counties in this state in the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of transportation infrastructure that is intended to alleviate degradation caused by the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
HB 54 83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
Filed
HB 83 83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
Filed
SJR 6 83-2 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a transportation infrastructure fund to assist counties in alleviating degradation to transportation infrastructure caused by the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas.
Filed
HB 360 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the imposition, increase, or reduction of a tax or the issuance of bonds.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 392 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Relating to a county's eligibility to receive state assistance for health care expenditures that exceed eight percent of the county's general revenue levy for the year.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 654 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a report regarding the municipality or county of origin of certain tax revenue collected by the comptroller.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 831 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 921 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the reimbursement of certain medical, dental, or health-related services as a condition of community supervision and to the revocation of community supervision for failure to make certain payments.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1058 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract with another entity to collect certain assessments levied by the municipality or county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1153 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1234 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
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
HB 1500 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to allowing the commissioners court of a county to deliberate in a closed meeting regarding business and financial issues related to a contract being negotiated.
House: County Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
HB 1619 82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to emergency service districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1791 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1900 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1985 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection of criminal and civil court costs, fees, and fines by a municipality or county and to notice to the Department of Public Safety regarding payment of an administrative fee by certain persons denied renewal of a driver's license.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2028 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Rockwall County courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2030 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the use of money made available to certain counties by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for local initiative air quality projects.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2048 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lyne, LanhamSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the collection and enforcement of state and local hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2216 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the requirements of a county budget that raises more property taxes than in the previous year's budget.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2290 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to a searchable database for the bonds and other debt obligations issued by local governmental entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2315 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a county's general revenue levy for indigent health care.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2344 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to create a law enforcement technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2456 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2465 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to information a commissioners court may consider when approving a county budget.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2500 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain counties.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 2860 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
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
HB 2943 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to property taxing entities' bond and debt reporting requirements to the Bond Review Board.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2952 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin | et. al.
Relating to municipal, county, and school district and other special district budgets.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2987 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to establishing an account for the purchase or operation of emissions monitoring devices in certain counties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3076 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the rate of the hotel occupancy tax in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3272 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3433 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 3588 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the use of a county risk management pool by certain county and district officers instead of the execution of bonds.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3603 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from a municipal court building security fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3656 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to reimbursement to a county for payment to a person who reports for jury service.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3717 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study regarding emergency service in rural areas.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3766 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the use of proceeds from a county jail's commissary operation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3773 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the duties of the comptroller of public accounts to audit the Office of Court Administration's Collection Improvement Program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 8 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HJR 56 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on local governments.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HJR 89 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 143 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HJR 148 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to county delegation of authority regarding the disposition of county school lands and proceeds of a county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 60 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 412 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to payment of costs of improvements of a public improvement district designated by a municipality or county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 422 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract with another entity to collect certain assessments levied by the municipality or county.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 494 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 540 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to a study of the fiscal impact of adjusting the amount of the ad valorem tax exemption to which disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of disabled veterans and certain members of the armed forces are entitled.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 760 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the term and renewal of interlocal contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
SB 917 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to emergency service districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1044 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to authorizing counties to finance the acquisition of conservation easements.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1185 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the operation and maintenance of a fairground in the county.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1233 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1243 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the use of a county risk management pool by certain county and district officers instead of the execution of bonds and to the authority of certain counties and intergovernmental pools to require reimbursement for punitive damage coverage.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1249 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain counties.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1609 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to fees charged for the management and preservation of the county clerk's records.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1692 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to municipal and county budgets on the Internet.
House: County Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1851 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to oversight of emergency services districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SJR 6 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SJR 17 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements upon certain local governments.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SJR 26 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to allow cities or counties to enter into interlocal contracts with other cities or counties without the imposition of a tax or the provision of a sinking fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 46 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to county delegation of authority regarding the disposition of county school lands and proceeds of a county permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 27 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to allowing a county to hold a nonbinding referendum on a county fiscal matter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 78 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 79 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the payment of certain fees by sex offenders and the use of those fees for certain law enforcement purposes.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 117 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 144 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 403 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the capital improvements that a local government may finance with an impact fee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 650 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 749 81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the maintenance and operation of a coliseum in the county.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 807 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to allowing counties with no incorporated territory to participate in programs designed to assist municipalities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1039 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the creation of county databases containing information on county expenditures.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1139 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and to the use of the tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1230 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1275 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1306 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the authority of certain counties to use unclaimed money for the benefit of the county.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1350 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to money paid into the registry of a court in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1377 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for reallocating local sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1439 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the use of county and municipal bond proceeds for toll projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1702 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the posting on the comptroller's Internet website certain information related to bonds issued by local governments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1720 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the use of public funds by a political subdivision for political advertising or communications that contain false information relating to a ballot measure; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1844 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the procedure for reallocating local sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1894 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the deadline for reallocating local sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1987 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to fees paid to a constable for serving civil process.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2061 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the acceptance of electronic check and credit card payments for certain fees and taxes by a county tax assessor-collector.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2205 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Relating to a county's eligibility to receive state assistance for health care expenditures that exceed eight percent of the county's general revenue levy for the year.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2252 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to grants for local areas adversely affected by a reduction in defense-related activity.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2268 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or payment of fees and dues of a state association or organization.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2433 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the powers of certain freight rail districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2573 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required.
House: County Affairs
Postponed
HB 2693 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain counties to assess certain costs for roadway improvements.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2743 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain county financial information on certain counties' Internet websites.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2859 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to notice requirements for a county selling surplus or salvage property.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3111 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to authorizing Bexar County to issue bonds or notes to finance the acquisition of real property and the construction of a building or facility on the property for use by an institution of higher education and to pledge for repayment of those bonds or notes increases in revenues from ad valorem taxes imposed by the county and other political subdivisions on property located in a designated area of the county.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3184 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the imposition or increase of a tax or the issuance of bonds.
House: Elections
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3313 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the authority of a county to obtain a lien against property of a landowner to secure payment of a fee for the installation, operation, and maintenance of street lights.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3404 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to fees imposed by certain counties on operators of gas wells and oil and gas waste disposal wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3491 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of a county assistance district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3592 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3602 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a county clerk to electronically send certain financial statement forms.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3669 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, ChuckSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3725 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to maintaining county funding levels provided to the offices of certain prosecutors.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3731 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the creation of and sales and use taxes imposed by county assistance districts.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3854 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers of certain development corporations related to Hurricane Ike disaster relief and to the validation of certain governmental acts or proceedings of counties affected by Hurricane Ike.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3896 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3937 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue short-term bonds.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 4130 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating municipal and county financing of the acquisition of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for certain purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4274 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the sale of certain goods and services by a political subdivision.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4301 81-0 (2009)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to the availability of certain county, municipal, and school district financial information on certain Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4360 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to revenue sources for certain venue projects.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 4540 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
HB 4660 81-0 (2009)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the use of interest generated by certain escrow accounts maintained in the depository of certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 4794 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the rate of the municipal hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities and to the use of certain revenue from that tax.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HJR 83 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in Hays and Chambers Counties to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 84 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 93 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Bexar County to issue bonds or notes to finance the acquisition of real property and the construction of a building or facility on the property for use by an institution of higher education and to pledge for repayment of those bonds or notes increases in revenues from ad valorem taxes imposed by the county and other political subdivisions on property located in a designated area of the county.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 132 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the financing, including through tax increment financing, of the acquisition by municipalities and counties of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for certain purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: S/C on Base Realignment and Closure
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 142 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered in Calendars
SB 253 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 430 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to higher education facilities as authorized projects in a public improvement district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 490 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to money paid into the registry of a court in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 851 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the reallocation of local sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 959 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the maintenance and operation of a coliseum in the county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1282 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the powers of certain freight rail districts.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1294 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the deadline for reallocating local sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1534 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to county assistance districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1752 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers of certain development corporations related to Hurricane Ike disaster relief and to the validation of certain governmental acts or proceedings of counties affected by Hurricane Ike.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1996 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of and sales and use taxes imposed by county assistance districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2197 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to fees paid to a constable for serving civil process.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2330 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to maintaining county funding levels provided to the offices of certain prosecutors.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2334 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a county's eligibility to receive state assistance for health care expenditures that exceed eight percent of the county's general revenue levy for the year.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 272 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to county responsibility for indigent health care services.
House: Public Health
Subcommittee members named
HB 398 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to designating a county official to file certain financial information with the county commissioners court.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 573 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to providing street lights in a subdivision in the unincorporated area of certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 694 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for a county or precinct office.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 717 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to county liability for services provided under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 730 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the notice of a municipality's or county's intention to issue certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 892 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the timely deposit of county funds received by the county treasurer.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1166 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to develop a parks and recreation system under the law governing sports and community venue projects.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1209 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to county liability for indigent health care services provided to a county resident in another county.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1648 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, DavidSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to allowing a county to hold a nonbinding referendum on a county fiscal matter.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 1720 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1753 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for fees and dues of a state association or organization.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1764 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the purchasing methods available to a county when paying with certain funds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1771 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the capital improvements that a local government may finance with an impact fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1780 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the audit of a county jail's commissary operations.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1835 80-0 (2007)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to restrictions on the imposition of permit fees by political subdivisions.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 1863 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to supplemental compensation for a county auditor.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1959 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to disposition of state traffic fines.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 1981 80-0 (2007)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the exemption of counties from the diesel fuel tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2095 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing certain counties with no incorporated territory to participate in programs designed to assist municipalities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2156 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2227 80-0 (2007)
Author: Heflin, Joe | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the secretary of state to distribute state funds made available to reimburse political subdivisions for costs associated with a special constitutional amendment election.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2272 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2365 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to financial accounting and reporting for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2387 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the investment of funds held by a local government for the purpose of paying certain postemployment benefits.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2485 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to county accounting procedures regarding certain audits, debts, and records.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2632 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the use of county and municipality bond proceeds for toll projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2641 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the selection of depositories for certain county funds, including funds held by a county or district clerk.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2740 80-0 (2007)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the time for preparing an annual budget in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2741 80-0 (2007)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the selection of depositories for certain county funds, including funds held by a county or district clerk.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2796 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, VeronicaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain counties to create or finance museums.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 2822 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the use of public funds by a political subdivision for communications that contain false information relating to a ballot measure; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2997 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to reimbursements made to El Paso County by Culberson and Hudspeth Counties for certain costs.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 3003 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the investment of public funds in ways that benefit the state and local economies and to the selection of local financial institutions for the deposit of public funds.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 3004 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the investment of public funds, including making investments in ways that benefit the state and local economies, and to the selection of local financial institutions for the deposit of public funds.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 3044 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to establish drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3170 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3195 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the requirements of a municipal or county budget that raises more property taxes than in the previous year's budget.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3299 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the amount, collection, and refund of certain local fines and fees.
House: Government Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3497 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to economic impact studies and other financial issues affecting municipalities and counties that attempt to recruit or retain special events.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3503 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3539 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to interest rate management agreements related to financing certain public improvements.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
HB 3722 80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to pass-through financing and the creation and operation of the transportation reinvestment fund.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3738 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the establishment and operation of personal bond offices.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3833 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to annexation by a municipality of area designated as a public improvement district by a county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3834 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the amount of a fee charged by certain counties for issuing certain utility certificates.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3962 80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to an optional county fee on registration of a vehicle to fund facilities that enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 53 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding limitations on taxation and expenditures by the state government and local governments.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 61 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 2871 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 892.
Reported enrolled
SB 104 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the imposition of a fee for money transmissions sent to a destination outside the United States and to the use of the revenue for indigent health care purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 268 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the imposition of a fee for money transmissions sent to a destination outside the United States and to the use of the revenue for border security purposes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 527 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for a county or precinct office.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 793 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Bexar County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 821 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the use of certain excess contributions to the judicial fund that are remitted to certain counties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 833 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Escobar, Juan
Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1102 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to financial accounting and reporting for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1106 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to county accounting procedures regarding certain audits, debts, and records.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1266 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to pass-through financing and the designation and operation of transportation reinvestment zones.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1379 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to reimbursements made to El Paso County by Culberson and Hudspeth Counties for certain costs.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1394 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to designating a county official to file certain financial information with the county commissioners court.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1425 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to economic impact studies and other financial issues affecting municipalities and counties that attempt to recruit or retain special events.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1463 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1510 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the time for preparing an annual budget in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1944 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for fees and dues of a state association or organization.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 42 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Granting Maria Isabel Guerrero-McDonald and Guerrero-McDonald & Associates, Inc., permission to sue Travis County.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SR 1184 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 892.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 132 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the rate of the county health services sales and use tax.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 513 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 580 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a county to provide hazardous materials services.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 636 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to county responsibility for indigent health care services.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 647 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the issuance of county obligations for public improvements and to the review and approval of refunding bonds by the attorney general.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 731 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to an electronic requisition system for counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 733 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the date on which an election on the issuance of bonds or the imposition or increase of taxes must be held.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 930 79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to regional funding of indigent health care services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1211 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the use of proceeds of political subdivision bonds approved at an election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1231 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the authority of counties to establish petty cash funds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1232 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, JoaquinSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the payment of certain expenses of a public project financed by certificates of obligation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1265 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to restrictions on the issuance of public securities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1468 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1471 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the collection and administration of an occupation tax owed to a county.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1506 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to community support for applications for the issuance of multifamily housing bonds by housing finance corporations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1672 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, CharlieSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to costs imposed in connection with the collection and enforcement of certain tolls.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1783 79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1915 79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the authority of counties to sell or lease advertising space to another entity.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1937 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of certain counties to create county assistance districts for certain purposes.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2121 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to an electronic requisition system for counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2154 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for a county or precinct office.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2236 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to restrictions on the imposition of permit fees by political subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2458 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of a county to delegate its authority to make certain budget transfers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2618 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2650 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to local government participation in the financing of turnpike projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3280 79-0 (2005)
Author: Campbell, Scott | et. al.
Relating to increasing funding for sheriffs in certain small counties.
House: Border & International Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3448 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the collection of street lighting service fees by a county or by certain public or private entities contracting with a county.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
SB 198 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a county to provide hazardous materials services.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 230 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to regional funding of indigent health care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 300 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 360 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain counties of the property of organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 395 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 526 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a county's authority to impose a records archive fee and to certain fees for records management and preservation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 829 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the authority of counties to establish petty cash funds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 924 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the establishment of a petty cash fund in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1003 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1068 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to an electronic requisition system for counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 1346 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to restrictions on the imposition of permit fees by political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1742 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to authorizing certain nature centers to charge admission fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HJR 14 79-1 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Fort Bend County.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 249 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the returned check fee collected by a county clerk.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 397 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the procedure for the issuance by a municipality or county of certain certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 465 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the fee a county may collect for handling court registry funds.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 550 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the amount the county clerk may charge as a returned check fee.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 663 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees and certain costs in proceedings to recover delinquent debts owed to a county.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 865 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to providing revenue from the gasoline tax to municipalities and counties for constructing and maintaining roads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 917 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the authority of counties and municipalities to incur debt to participate in erosion response projects undertaken by the General Land Office.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 939 78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1767 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, DanSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the approval of expenditures of certain incumbent county or precinct officers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1816 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1855 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to state compensation to counties based on the use of alternatives to revocation of community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2004 78-0 (2003)
Author: Marchant, Kenny | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to allowing a commissioners court to deliberate in a closed meeting regarding business and financial considerations of a contract being negotiated.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2115 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2254 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the eligibility of nonborder areas for certain state assistance and coordinated outreach.
House: Border and International Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2313 78-0 (2003)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the issuance of obligations for public improvements.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2386 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities or counties to impose a facility use tax to finance venue projects.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2391 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the eligibility of certain areas of a municipality or county to participate in certain economic development programs.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2658 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to grants to counties for indigent criminal defense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2764 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, TimoteoSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of certain municipal hospital authorities to borrow money.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2906 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to state compensation to counties based on the use of drug courts.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2931 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the administration and finances of counties and certain other entities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3074 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to required activities and limits on the amounts of state financial assistance for which regional planning commissions may be eligible.
House: Government Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3198 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the adoption of rules by a county relating to the connection of utilities in subdivisions and certain other land use controls.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3312 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to substitution of securities by a depository for a county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 604 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees and certain costs in proceedings to recover delinquent debts owed to a county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1214 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to allowing a governmental body to deliberate in a closed meeting regarding the business and financial considerations of a proposed contract.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1303 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to certain employment matters affecting a county auditor, assistant auditor, court reporter, or sheriff department personnel.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1306 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1483 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1581 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Keffer, Bill
Relating to excepting an audit working paper of a county auditor or a municipal auditor from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1651 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1655 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the administration and finances of counties and certain other entities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1831 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to required activities and limits on the amounts of state financial assistance for which regional planning commissions may be eligible.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 79 78-1 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 38 78-3 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 202 77-0 (2001)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the authority of coastal counties to enact ordinances regulating activity on beaches in certain circumstances; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 341 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to disposition by counties of motor vehicle registration fees and sales tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 778 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the responsibility for payment of costs incurred in providing certain medical, dental, or health-related services to a state prisoner held in county jail.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 925 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1053 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for taxes and the issuance of bonds.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1107 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the use of money in the county law library fund.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1215 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1280 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to providing revenue from the gasoline tax to municipalities and counties for constructing and maintaining roads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1289 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the authority of certain counties to provide or operate a zoo or an aquarium.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1385 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to security for public securities issued by governmental entities.
House: Financial Institutions
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1436 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the adoption by the state comptroller of a uniform chart of accounts for county financial data.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1786 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann
Relating to a county's authority to set a fee for providing an online service.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1914 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the issuance and sale of and security and payment for public securities.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 1988 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to contracts for the collection of fines, fees, restitution, and other costs in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1992 77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to permitting a municipality to consider financing alternatives submitted in competitive bids.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2002 77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, GarySponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to exempting the purchase of certain recreational services performed on county-owned land in certain counties from competitive bidding and competitive proposal procedures.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2082 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2212 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the certification of certain revenue received by a county after the fiscal year begins.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2329 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the use of local counsel in connection with public securities issued by a governmental entity.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 2343 77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to authorizing counties to recover certain transaction fees for fines and other charges paid by credit card.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2497 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to county fees for handling certain registry funds.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2596 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2756 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the recording of expenditures of revenue from the county hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2762 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to infrastructure planning in certain urban counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2823 77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to administer a local crime victims' compensation program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2868 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to grants for certain counties to provide certain essential services.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2869 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ramsay, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to county financial reporting procedures and to the creation of the Texas County Financial Data Advisory Committee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2870 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court of a county to develop and administer an economic development program for making loans or grants of public money.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2937 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann
Relating to a county's authority to set a fee for certain permits.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3055 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to authorizing a county to pay the costs of an owner-controlled insurance program with the proceeds of certain securities issued by the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3204 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to enter into contracts to provide services and accept payments through the Internet.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3371 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a limitation on the use of the general fund of certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3586 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 180 77-0 (2001)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the disposition by counties of motor vehicle registration fees and sales tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 201 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Jones, Jesse
Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to provide information and to enter into contracts for the payment of taxes, fees, or other charges through the Internet.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 357 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the adoption by the state comptroller of a uniform chart of accounts for county financial data.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 370 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the performance of an autopsy on an individual injured in one county and dying in another county.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 468 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for taxes and the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 480 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
No action taken in committee
SB 565 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to security for public securities issued by governmental entities.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 581 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to responsibility for costs related to certain mental health proceedings.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 622 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to authorizing a county to pay the costs of an owner-controlled insurance program with the proceeds of certain securities issued by the county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 675 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a county's authority to set a fee for providing an online service.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 732 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the certification and expenditure of certain revenue not included in a county budget.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 765 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to requiring the state and counties to share the cost of contracting for certain collection services.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1103 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to create an industrial development district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1171 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to authorizing counties to recover certain transaction fees for fines and other charges paid by credit card.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1290 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court of a county to develop and administer an economic development program for making loans or grants of public money.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1308 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Kitchen, Ann
Relating to a county's authority to set a fee for certain permits.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1440 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a limitation on the use of the general fund of certain counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1759 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the issuance and sale of and security and payment for public securities.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SCR 65 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Farabee, David
Recalling S.B. No. 732 from the governor.
Signed by the Governor
SCR 67 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Recalling S.B. No. 732 from the governor.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 88 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to permitting a county to donate money to certain crime prevention organizations.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 351 76-0 (1999)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the civil liability of a county tax assessor-collector.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 352 76-0 (1999)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the limit on fines collected by municipalities for traffic violations.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 581 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to permitting county officers and employees to receive reduced airline fares while engaged in official county business.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 582 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the fee paid by a defendant for the execution or processing of an arrest warrant or capias.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 594 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of proceeds from a commissary at a county jail.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 614 76-0 (1999)
Author: George, KennSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the acceptance of gifts, grants, donations, bequests, and devises by a county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 822 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of a task force composed of state and county representatives to study federal reimbursements to counties.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 870 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to county fees for handling certain registry funds.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 948 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue
Relating to the disposition and use of a fine for the violation of a county fireworks ordinance.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1124 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the setting of certain county fees for a license, permit, or registration.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1168 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to security services in certain court buildings.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1177 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to permissible uses of courthouse security fund and municipal court building security fund.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1219 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, TerrySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the accounting system in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1519 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the disposition of revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax by certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as amended
HB 1724 76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to contracts for professional services in certain counties; providing a civil penalty.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1761 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the treatment of certain contracts for purposes of determining the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1785 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the sales and use tax imposed by certain rapid transit authorities.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 1853 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the fee charged by a county for holding and investing noncounty funds.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1969 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the collection of child support service fees by a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2012 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to requiring a defendant to compensate a county that collects a fee, fine, restitution, or other costs through a collection contract with a public or private vendor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2151 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to immunity from liability of a member of the board of directors of a public facility corporation.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2264 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the qualifications of a county purchasing agent and to county purchasing procedures.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2331 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to creating a court fee to pay for the renovation and construction of court buildings in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2468 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to estimating interest in the county budget process.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2496 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to allowing a county to set a fee for the search and retrieval of records stored electronically.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2603 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to appropriations to historical foundations by certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2663 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to permitting a commissioners court to authorize payment of certain continuing education expenses incurred by elected county and precinct officers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2871 76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the funding and construction of post-adjudication facilities for certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 3305 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to money paid into the registry of courts in certain populous counties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3403 76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the powers of certain counties and rapid transit and regional transportation authorities within those counties to adopt or impose sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3469 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, DoraSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain county and public health district fees regarding certain food establishments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health Services
Tagged in committee
HB 3682 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing a state agency to adjust a matching funds requirement for an economically disadvantaged county or census tract.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 163 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the fee paid by a defendant for the execution or processing of an arrest warrant or capias.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 204 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to permitting county officers and employees to receive reduced airline fares while engaged in official county business.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 233 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a certification program for criminal court cost and fee collection programs and to the percentage of certain criminal court costs and fees retained by a county or municipality.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 336 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain lump-sum payments that are part of a county employee's compensation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 338 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Siebert, Bill
Relating to the time at which the commissioners court of a county must hold a hearing on a proposed budget.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 346 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to health and human services regions.
Senate: Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 683 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to impose a sales and use tax to fund venue projects.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
SB 701 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to estimating interest in the county budget process.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 797 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to security services in certain court buildings.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 807 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to establishing a task force to identify ways to maximize federal reimbursements to counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 920 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the collection of child support service fees by a domestic relations office.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
SB 1012 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the sharing of revenue derived from the state lottery with counties and municipalities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1062 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1068 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to disposition by counties of motor vehicle registration fees and sales tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1090 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the treatment of certain contracts for purposes of determining the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1276 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to a misdemeanant's liability for the cost of confinement in a county jail.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1284 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the coordination of colonia initiatives in certain economically distressed areas.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1383 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing a state agency to waive a matching funds requirement for an economically disadvantaged county.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1511 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the creation of a county assistance district in certain counties in which a rapid transit or regional transportation authority is located; authorizing a sales and use tax.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1523 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the collection of state funds by a county.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1669 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the qualifications of a county purchasing agent and to county purchasing procedures.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1706 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to money paid into the registry of courts in certain populous counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1818 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the sales and use tax in certain metropolitan transit authorities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
HB 534 75-0 (1997)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the dedication of certain lottery revenues to the counties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 535 75-0 (1997)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the dedication of certain lottery revenues to the counties for juvenile justice purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 798 75-0 (1997)
Author: Torres, Gerard | et. al.
Relating to the fees paid in certain counties for the purpose of road and bridge maintenance and construction.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 799 75-0 (1997)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to short-term obligations issued by certain counties.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1078 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the payment of fees and other charges to counties by credit card.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1474 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the disbursement of county funds to certain debtors.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1475 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the appointment of a person to act in the place of a county treasurer.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1479 75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the use of money in the county law library fund.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1562 75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the use of money in the county law library fund.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1741 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the reconciliation of county checks and warrants.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2083 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to county auditors who serve more than one county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2185 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the collection of certain warrants or checks issued by a county treasurer.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2265 75-0 (1997)
Author: Glaze, Bob
Relating to information for county budget.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2270 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to funds tendered into the registry of the court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2302 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the fees charged by county officials and the means by which fees may be paid.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2686 75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the disposition of certain money collected by a constable.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2769 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the county depository and depositories for certain trust funds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2799 75-0 (1997)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to investment practices of governmental entities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2982 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain counties to borrow money.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3580 75-0 (1997)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to financial disclosure by a county auditor.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 108 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a county to hold an election to abolish the office of county treasurer.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 109 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Harris County.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 76 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the dedication of certain lottery revenue for the use of local governments.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 157 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the reimbursement to Wilbarger County for use of the county attorney's office to prosecute mental health matters involving persons residing outside the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 342 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the disposition of the optional county road and bridge fee in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 397 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Torres, Gerard
Relating to the qualifications for an investment officer of a regional planning commission, council of government, or similar regional planning agency.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 655 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the fees charged by local governmental officials and the means by which fees may be paid; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 890 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the appointment of a person to act in the place of a county treasurer.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1000 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the disbursement of county funds to certain debtors.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1168 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to short-term obligations issued by certain counties for public utilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1304 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to funds tendered into the registry of the court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1395 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the preparation of a county budget in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1551 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to furnishing certain information necessary for preparing county budgets.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1796 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to county auditors who serve more than one county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1800 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain expenditures and funds covered by a county budget.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 142 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the identification and legislative review of unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee
HB 731 74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the investment of funds of a local government or an institution of higher education.
House: Pensions and Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 750 74-0 (1995)
Author: Horn, JimSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the prohibition of certain disbursements from a county fund to a person with an outstanding debt to the state or the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1304 74-0 (1995)
Author: Torres, GerardSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the management of petty cash in counties with a population greater than 2,000,000.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1383 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to a uniform method of budget preparation for counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1597 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the fee collected by counties for handling trust funds for the benefit of litigants in civil proceedings.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1682 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the imposition of a cost of court on criminal convictions, the creation of a fund for the payment of extraordinary costs of prosecution in certain counties, and the tax rate in certain counties to pay for those costs.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1712 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the fees a county treasurer may charge for returned checks.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1733 74-0 (1995)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the dedication of net lottery revenues to the county juvenile justice fund and general revenue fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1734 74-0 (1995)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the dedication of net lottery revenues to the county assistance fund and general revenue fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1783 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority to charge a fee for installing or replacing water or sewer lines.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1907 74-0 (1995)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to depositories for county public funds, trust funds, and court registry funds.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1947 74-0 (1995)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the amount of debt a local government may incur.
House: Financial Institutions
Considered in Calendars
HB 2575 74-0 (1995)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the disposition of revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2920 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the authority of certain counties to raise revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2936 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to financing of certain projects for certain counties.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 2995 74-0 (1995)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to certain public funds investment pools.
House: Pensions and Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
SB 344 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the disposition of surplus tax money of the Morris County Hospital District on dissolution of the district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 437 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to requiring a county to report on its expenditure of funds required to be used for highways.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 775 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nixon, DrewSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the fees a county treasurer may charge for returned and stopped checks.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1055 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to depositories for county public funds, trust funds, and court registry funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1289 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a records management and preservation fee in certain counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1405 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the investment of funds of a local government or an institution of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Tabled in committee
SB 1531 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the management of petty cash in counties with a population of 2,000,000 or more.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1532 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to short term obligations for a unit of government.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SCR 131 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint a joint interim committee to study county road financing problems.
Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
SJR 8 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for state funding of new legislative mandates on local governments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 44 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to requiring state funding of legislative mandates on local governments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 86 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kamel, TedSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to unclaimed juror reimbursement payments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 132 73-0 (1993)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the notice required to be given of the fees charged for the services of a sheriff or constable.
House: County Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 313 73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax and to the use of revenue from the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 325 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to statewide notification of certain fees set by commissioners courts.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 695 73-0 (1993)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities.
House: Investments & Banking
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 705 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the use of certain fees for the support of probate courts.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 833 73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court to establish a commission for the homeless and to require the collection of a fee to finance the commission.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 851 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moffat, Nancy
Relating to the county law library fee in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 931 73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to certain fees charged by district clerks.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1289 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the allocation of collected county taxes to municipalities in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1296 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the fee charged by a county clerk for records management and preservation.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1377 73-0 (1993)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb | et. al.Sponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the return of a warrant or check issued by a county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1507 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a cost of court on criminal convictions, the creation of a fund for the payment of extraordinary costs of prosecution in certain counties, and the tax rate in certain counties to pay for those costs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1574 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to security of individuals in a county courthouse or courts building and the establishment of the county courthouse security fund.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1595 73-0 (1993)
Author: Erickson, BernardSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the use of certain funds in the unclaimed money fund for economic development by counties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1745 73-0 (1993)
Author: Blackwood, BillSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the financing and use of certain property by a municipality or county.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1821 73-0 (1993)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the investment of the funds of a local government or an institution of higher education.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1960 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to use of an electronic funds transfer system by a county.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2065 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of a county to establish a housing trust fund.
House: County Affairs
Reported unfavorably
HB 2298 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the payment of certain fees to a county by the state or a state agency or institution.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2631 73-0 (1993)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to Commissioners Court approval of certain budgets.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
HB 2717 73-0 (1993)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge | et. al.
Relating to the amount of debt a municipality, county, or school district may incur.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HJR 24 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the lending or granting of public money, a thing of value, or credit by a county in case of a disaster.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HJR 106 73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing counties to establish bond and court cost fees.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 21 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Longoria, John
Relating to the sheriff's petty cash fund.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 24 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the transfer and investment of certain funds by electronic means.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 63 73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Marchant, Ken
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 450 73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to authorized investment of the state and certain units of local government.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 566 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the return of a warrant or check issued by a county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 686 73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to use of an electronic funds transfer system by a county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 991 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a county housing trust fund for the construction, preservation, or financing of law income and moderate income housing.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1271 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the establishment of an intercept program to increase the credit rating of certain local government debt and authorizing the comptroller of public accounts to withhold local government funds to pay such obligations under certain circumstances.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 1380 73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Martin, Mike
Relating to performance of the duties of a county budget officer.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SJR 3 73-0 (1993)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the lending or granting of public money, a thing of value, or credit by a county in case of a disaster.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SJR 15 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for state funding of new legislative mandates on local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 13 72-0 (1991)
Author: Smith, Dalton | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of costs by a county for the confinement of state inmates in the county jail.
House: Corrections
Coauthor Authorized
HB 54 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of revenue from the county hotel occupancy tax by certain counties.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 163 72-0 (1991)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to public notice of information regarding the revenue, financial condition, and budget of certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 545 72-0 (1991)
Author: Campbell, BenSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to county depositories.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 732 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to public hearings on the proposed budgets of certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 760 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the allocation of collected county taxes to municipalities in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 851 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gibson, BruceSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to financing of certain rural transportation systems.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1051 72-0 (1991)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the investment of county funds.
House: County Affairs
Postponed in committee
HB 1057 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the approval of spending by certain county commissioners.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 1079 72-0 (1991)
Author: McCollough, ParkerSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of a county road district to refinance road district bonds by issuing alternative refunding bonds or certificates of assessment.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1206 72-0 (1991)
Author: Soileau, Curtis
Relating to a county's law library fee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1328 72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of a county with a county auditor to borrow money against anticipated revenue.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1691 72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the County Road and Bridge Fund in certain counties and an increase in funding in the Fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1714 72-0 (1991)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1717 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the fees charged by a county clerk for certain actions involving mental health services or chemical dependency services.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1718 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to funds paid into court registries in certain counties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 1846 72-0 (1991)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the budget of the county auditor.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 1931 72-0 (1991)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the expenditure by certain counties of county funds for certain senior citizens programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2063 72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use of the county general fund or officers' salary fund to purchase liability insurance for county officers and employees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2578 72-0 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the retention by the custodian of a county treasury of a percentage of fees collected for the state under certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2662 72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to subdepository and depository banks handling county funds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 202 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to annual audits of property forfeited to precinct, county, and district officials.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 204 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the purposes for which fees collected by prosecutors for processing worthless checks may be used and to the administration of the fund to which those fees are credited.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 313 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the minimum voter turnout required for an election on the issuance of county or municipal bonds.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 320 72-0 (1991)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the eligibility of a county to participate in financial assistance programs to provide facility engineering and water supply and sewer services in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 412 72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the payment by a surety to a county of costs incurred by the county in the execution of an arrest warrant issued in response to the surrender by the surety of the principal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 727 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of a county road district to refinance road district bonds by issuing alternative refunding bonds or certificates of assessment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 728 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the approval of spending by certain county commissioners.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 770 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to fees charged by a county clerk for records management and preservation and certain involving mental health services or chemical dependency services.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 771 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to funds paid into the court registries in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
SB 789 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the investment of county funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1035 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the budgets of certain specialized local entities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1361 72-0 (1991)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1514 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to authorizing certain counties to spend general revenue funds or issue bonds for the financing of wastewater collection and treatment and water supply and distribution systems within the county
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1591 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to county budget officers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 43 72-1 (1991)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to county budget officers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 457 70-0 (1987)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the authority of a county to charge a fee when the sheriff's office responds to a false alarm.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 701 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the disposition of fees assessed for certain services performed by a peace officer and the amount and collection of certain other fees assessed by a county.
House: Appropriations
Referred to subcommittee
HB 980 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the securing of county funds by a depository bank.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1112 70-0 (1987)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the deposit of various public funds in the county treasury of certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 1431 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to investment of and security for investments of county funds.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1665 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to depositories for state and local funds.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1794 70-0 (1987)
Author: McWilliams, Jim
Relating to the allocation of certain motor fuels tax revenue to the counties from which the tax revenue originates.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
HB 2559 70-0 (1987)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to impose additional sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HCR 100 70-0 (1987)
Author: Ceverha, BillSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Encouraging all counties to make every effort to provide their fair share of funding in support of local juvenile probation services.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
HR 538 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Requesting the House Committee on Financial Institutions to study expanding the investment options of local governments and institutions of higher education.
SB 362 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the deposit of certain public funds in the county treasury of certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 500 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the issuance and registration of bonds and to book-entry records.
House: County Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1205 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the use by a county of occupancy tax funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1232 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the use by a county of occupancy tax funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 47 70-2 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the financing of budgeted expenditures and needs of taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 146 70-2 (1987)
Author: Ceverha, BillSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Providing procedures for certain cities and counties for the authorization and issuance of bonds and other obligations and to provide and finance correctional facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 96 70-2 (1987)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Providing procedures for certain cities and counties to provide and finance correctional facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 111 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to the disposition of fees collected for deposit in the criminal justice planning fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 393 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the payment by the state of certain expenses arising from the investigation and prosecution of an inmate of the Department of Corrections for certain felonies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 487 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the authority of counties to deposit public funds in certain financial institutions.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to subcommittee
HB 540 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the investment of county funds that have been placed in a county depository.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to subcommittee
HB 541 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the time and procedure for depositing county funds with the county treasurer.
House: County Affairs
Considered by s/c in formal meeting
HB 556 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, AnitaSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the authority of county, precinct and municipal officers to accept the payment by credit card of a fee, fine, court cost, or other charge and to collect a fee for processing the payment and a service charge for payments that are not honored, and to contract to seize unauthorized credit cards.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 968 69-0 (1985)
Author: Buchanan, J. W. Sponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the authority of a county to construct, improve, maintain, or repair city streets and alleys with the consent of the city.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 1117 69-0 (1985)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the entitlement of school districts to receive federal funds from national forests.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1561 69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, RandySponsor: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the authority of counties to establish and operate an electronic funds transfer system for the payment of salaries, compensation and reimbursement to officers and employees.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1672 69-0 (1985)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the authority of counties and other political subdivisions of the State to establish and operate an electronic funds transfer system for the payment of salaries, compensation and reimbursement to officers and employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2324 69-0 (1985)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the authority of a county to expend funds for new or increased county services mandated by the state; providing conditions.
House: County Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2373 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection and civil and criminal enforcement of a local option county sales and use tax; providing for popular referenda to authorize and withdraw same.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
HR 485 69-0 (1985)
Author: Ragsdale, Paul
Instructing the House of Representatives to perform a comprehensive interim study of the laws of the State of Texas and the practices of the state and its political subdivisions pertaining to deposits and investments of public funds.
SB 108 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Buchanan, J. W.
Relating to the disposition of the proceeds, and the interest on the proceeds, from the sale of a county hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 324 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the payment by the state of certain expenses arising from the investigation and prosecution of an inmate or employee of the Texas Department of Corrections.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 402 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the authority of counties to issue certificates of obligation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 449 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the deposit, investment, and management of county funds and to the imposition of certain handling charges involving county funds or funds held in trust by a county or district clerk; imposing certain fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 519 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to certain orders by district judges requiring the expenditure of county funds.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed in committee
SB 1284 69-0 (1985)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to county change funds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1351 69-0 (1985)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
An act amending Chapter 272, Acts of the 65th Legislature, regular session 1975, authorizing this act to be applicable to counties with a population of 450,000 or more and providing the funding of a one month's reserve; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 567 68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to county loans for current operating expenses.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 755 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the authority of counties to contract for the destruction of certificates, bonds, interest coupons, or other evidences of indebtedness issued and paid by the counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 787 68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the authority of counties to deposit public funds in certain financial institutions.
House: County Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 790 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the collection, deposit, and disposition of certain court costs collected in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 1085 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, GarySponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the creation of the office of budget officer in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
HB 1481 68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the expenditure by certain counties of public or private grant or aid money.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1483 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Providing for the issuance by certain counties of revenue bonds secured by gross revenues from projects; authorizing the use of taxes to pay maintenance and operating expenses and establish reserve funds and depreciation and replacement funds in connection therewith; authorizing counties to use rights-of-way and other property, and counties, cities and other political subdivisions and agencies to convey property and rights therein to counties, all in connection with projects financed pursuant to this Act; providing for effecting a lien on and pledge of revenues in connection with bonds issued under this Act; providing that such bonds are securities; providing for severability and declaring an emergency.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2452 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the authority of counties to provide and finance jail improvements.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 437 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the authority of a county to borrow money and issue negotiable notes to pay expenses when the county's collection of taxes is delayed for certain reasons and to certain duties to pay principal and interest.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 485 68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to creation of the office of budget officer in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1136 68-0 (1983)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain counties for, and the operation and maintenance of, causeways, bridges, tunnels, turnpikes, or highways.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1203 68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the administration and disbursement of federal community development block grant funds to certain cities and counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HB 26 68-1 (1983)
Author: Laney, James
Authorizing certain counties to issue certificates of obligation.
Filed
SB 18 68-1 (1983)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Authorizing certain counties to issue certificates of obligation.
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 13 68-2 (1984)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Amending Section 2, The Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, as amended (Article 236a.1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to authorize certain counties to issue certificates of obligation.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
HB 12 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, CarlyleSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to creation of the office of budget officer in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
HB 47 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to building a training facility for firemen with county bond funds.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 265 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to creation of the office of budget officer in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 391 67-0 (1981)
Author: Thompson, GarySponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to intergovernmental efficiency and coordination in grant and contract management.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
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HB 516 67-0 (1981)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to the approval of the bonds of county depositories.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 687 67-0 (1981)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to increasing payments to local governments from the mixed beverage tax clearance fund and the expenditure by local governments of money received from the fund.
House: Liquor Regulation
Referred to Committee on Liquor Regulation
HB 898 67-0 (1981)
Author: Henderson, Don
Authorizing certain counties to establish certain kinds of public facilities, to levy a hotel occupancy tax, and to issue bonds related thereto.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1031 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the authority of certain cities and counties to authorize certificates of obligation for the purchase of buildings.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 1172 67-0 (1981)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the allocation and distribution of increased state sales and use tax revenue to counties for property tax relief.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1339 67-0 (1981)
Author: Pierce, George
Relating to certain accounts and records kept by a municipality.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 1654 67-0 (1981)
Author: London, David
Relating to the budget for the sheriff's department in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 1669 67-0 (1981)
Author: Tow, Rodney
Relating to state payment for expenses arising from a criminal prosecution for an offense committed by a prisoner or employee of the department of corrections.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1670 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the requirement of counties, cities and towns to file copies of their budgets with the State Comptroller.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 54 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to creation of the office of budget officer in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 325 67-0 (1981)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to certificates of indebtedness for funding of county fire-fighter training facilities and to operation and maintenance of such facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 763 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the amount of payments that may be made by the Texas Youth Council to a county under certain contracts.
House: Security & Sanctions Senate: Human Resources
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SB 858 67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the requirement of counties, cities and towns to file copies of their budgets with the State Comptroller.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 917 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to voter approval of the issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness by a unit of government.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 930 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the payment by the state of certain expenses arising from the prosecution of an inmate or employee of the Department of Corrections.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
SB 1108 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the reimbursement of counties by the State of Texas for funds paid to counsel appointed to defend persons who are in the custody of the Texas Department of Corrections.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 1141 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the authority of the commissioners courts of certain counties to contract for the destruction of bonds, interest coupons, or other evidences of indebtedness issued and paid by the counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 1142 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the authority of the commissioners courts of certain counties to invest county funds in obligations of the United States; excepting certain contracts.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
SB 1154 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the investment, deposit and withdrawl of local governmental funds.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 1241 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to repeal of the act that authorizes certain cities and counties to issue certificates of obligation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1268 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the management of public funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
SJR 39 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to voter approval of local government debt.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 9 67-1 (1981)
Author: Tow, Rodney
Relating to state payment for expenses arising from a criminal prosecution for an offense committed by a prisoner or employee of the department of corrections.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor authorized
SB 30 67-1 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to state payment to the county for expenses arising from certain investigations and a criminal prosecution for an offense committed by a prisoner or employee of the department of corrections.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 1049 66-0 (1979)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the creation of the office of budget officer in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1176 66-0 (1979)
Author: Caraway, BillSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Authorizing a city, county, school district, conservation and reclamation district, hospital organization, and any other political subdivision of the State of Texas to enter into contracts for the use, acquisition, or purchase of property.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
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HB 1268 66-0 (1979)
Author: Untermeyer, Chase
Relating to the use of the county law library fund.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2065 66-0 (1979)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to building a training facility for firemen with County bond funds.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 67 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to the time, place, and notice of county and municipal bond elections.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 253 66-0 (1979)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to issuance of certificates of obligation, competitive bidding requirements for issuers of certificates of obligation, and the validation of previously authorized certificates of obligation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 391 66-0 (1979)
Author: Price, Bob
Relating to payment of costs for an autopsy ordered by a justice of the peace.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 512 66-0 (1979)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Brown, Albert "Al"
Amending the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, relating to the definition of "county"; declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 565 66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to creation of the office of budget officer in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Failure to suspend the rules
SB 814 66-0 (1979)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the validation of proceedings authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1100 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to refunding bonds, by providing alternate and additional authority, procedures, and methods for issuing and selling refunding bonds, and/or making deposits in connection with paying or redeeming revenue obligations so as to cause the discharge and final payment or redemption of revenue obligations with or without the issuance of refunding bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 1204 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Providing for the depositing of the public funds of Galveston County in a bank or banks of the County and the notice to banks required.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 416 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, LutherSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the time period within which a county of municipal bond election must be held after the election is called.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
HB 618 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to the requirement of an independent audit of certain district, county, and precinct books, records, and accounts.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1075 65-0 (1977)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the approval of claims against a county auditor.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1145 65-0 (1977)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to financial assistance to counties and school districts by public power agencies.
House: Energy Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1387 65-0 (1977)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to state payments to cities and towns for certain purposes.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1464 65-0 (1977)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the appointment of county auditors in certain counties and annual independent audits of county records in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1467 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Relating to the validation of county time warrants.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1531 65-0 (1977)
Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to the issuing of certificates of indebtedness by certain counties for the purpose of providing funds for jail facilities; providing for severability.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1600 65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to paying for contractual obligations by cities and counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1802 65-0 (1977)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to investments of the sinking fund of a county, city, town or school district.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1909 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to the creation of the office of County Budget Officer in counties of 1,200,000 or more and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 1959 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hill, Gerald
An act to provide express statutory authority for political subdivisions to finance, construct, complete, acquire or operate facilities jointly, prescribing the manner for treatment of the cost thereof and the payment of contractual obligations; validating certain existing agreements, providing a severance clause, and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2256 65-0 (1977)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the issuance of certificates of indebtedness by Dallas County.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HJR 65 65-0 (1977)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to provide the legislature with the power to authorize counties, cities, or towns to issue revenue bonds for industrial or rural development purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
