HB 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 39 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FRAUD
HB 52 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for the offense of illegal voting; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
HB 65 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 76 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 107 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for a violation of an emergency management plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the possession, use, or delivery of marihuana or e-cigarettes on or near public school property or at certain school events.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | MARIHUANA | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 129 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 146 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 175 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain defendants placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for the unlawful carrying of a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select
Considered in Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Weapons
HB 179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 216 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the unlawful carrying of certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 222 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to increasing the punishment of conduct constituting the offense of illegal voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 244 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to limiting the locations where a person may carry a firearm other than a handgun in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 269 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to a required waiting period for firearm sales; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the criminal offense of carrying a handgun while intoxicated.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 397 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to increasing the punishment of conduct constituting the offense of illegal voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 420 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, ShelbySponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the offense of providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous | KYLE AND ETHAN'S LAW | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 436 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to limits on certain political contributions; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 565 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 598 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has been previously convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 603 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 632 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 732 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
HB 736 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 761 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 781 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms other than handguns to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 800 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Returned from the House for further action
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 827 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the county regulation of certain BYOB establishments; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in subcommittee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 856 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a required notice for certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 887 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the manufacture of a firearm without a federal license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 899 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Noise
HB 902 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain firearm magazines to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 904 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
HB 914 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to temporary vehicle tags and the offense of tampering with a governmental record.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 978 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to pet cruelty by a pet groomer; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of unlawful carrying of certain weapons and unlawful transfer of certain weapons.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1065 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to official oppression and to law enforcement policies requiring peace officers to report certain peace officer misconduct; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1072 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of unlawful carrying of certain weapons and unlawful transfer of certain weapons.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Juvenile | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of reckless discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 1163 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| BOATS & BOATING | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | VETERINARIANS
HB 1207 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the statute of limitations for tampering with certain physical evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1243 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for the offense of illegal voting; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
HB 1311 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the locations in which certain knives are prohibited.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1343 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1370 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to requiring a single entrance to a public school campus; creating a criminal offense.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | SIGNS
HB 1388 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1398 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1427 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HARASSMENT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1442 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1533 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting certain instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1576 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain devices by a person near a voting station; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
HB 1600 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for illegal entry into this state from Mexico by a person who is not a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MEXICO
HB 1601 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
HB 1616 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1623 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1643 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to exemptions granted by the Parks and Wildlife Commission to persons with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 1653 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1656 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the payment of deductibles under automobile insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1671 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to vote harvesting; creating a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
HB 1700 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to an unauthorized vote by a delegate or alternate delegate to a federal Article V convention; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Legislature | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1735 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for the offense of illegal voting; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
HB 1741 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unauthorized disclosure of non-public judicial opinions and judicial work product.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Courts--Personnel | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SUPREME COURT
HB 1772 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the documentation required for the purchase of certain timber products; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Property Interests--General | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 1811 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1894 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| ANTI-RED FLAG ACT | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Weapons
HB 1896 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 1899 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | Financial--General | State Officers
HB 1942 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
HB 2003 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the delivery and direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PERMITS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2075 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms other than handguns to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Weapons
HB 2123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to verifying the citizenship of an applicant for voter registration; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PASSPORTS
HB 2142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
HB 2173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste
HB 2192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for election fraud.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | FRAUD
HB 2195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to wrong, fictitious, altered, or obscured license plates; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2252 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the regulation of trampoline courts; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | Safety
HB 2275 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the unlawful carrying, acquisition, purchase, and transfer of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Crimes Against | Weapons
HB 2276 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 2277 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 2299 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for election fraud.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | FRAUD
HB 2345 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses and the prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, gambling promotion, and keeping a gambling place.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | GAMBLING
HB 2430 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the ability of a volunteer deputy registrar to distribute and receive applications for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2434 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2454 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful acquisition of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the possession or use of marihuana or e-cigarettes on or near public school property or at certain school events; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | MARIHUANA | Minors--Health & Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 2599 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person in a criminal street gang; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties; changing eligibility for community supervision.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2685 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful use of criminal instrument or certain devices.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2744 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Intergovernmental Relations | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2833 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful transfer of a semiautomatic rifle.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 2860 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to maintaining certain voter registration information and reviewing ballots voted by mail; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2899 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway or in the commission of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2915 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the offense of providing or requesting or allowing another to provide a breath specimen for an ignition interlock device; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2961 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Juries | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2962 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near a school or day-care center.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | TRESPASS
HB 2984 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
HB 2986 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton
Relating to the conduct that constitutes the use of a deadly weapon for purposes of the prosecution of the offense of aggravated assault or aggravated sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--AIDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | SEXUAL ASSAULT | Weapons
HB 2997 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to creating a criminal offense for damaging certain critical infrastructure facilities and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as manslaughter in certain circumstances; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Utilities--Electric
HB 3012 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 3027 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful sale or transfer of a single-use e-cigarette product.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Tobacco Products
HB 3057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3075 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a correctional facility or detention facility; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aeronautics | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
HB 3087 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to prohibiting certain transfers, purchases, and possession of firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Juvenile | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 3088 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to certain recipients.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 3134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring social media platform operators to identify and notify law enforcement of credible threats of violence published on their platforms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Safety | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 3173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to inquiries into and the consideration of an applicant's criminal and disciplinary history in making admissions decisions at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 3212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to newborn screening tests.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| BIRTHING CENTERS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MALLORI'S ACT | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to creating the criminal offense of prosecutorial misconduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3266 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain devices intended to modify handguns.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 3269 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the right of a residential tenant to summon police or emergency assistance.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3342 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to recordings of peace officer performance of official duties and interactions with the public; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 3380 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the Uniform Unregulated Child Custody Transfer Act; creating criminal offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADOPTION | CHILD CUSTODY | CONSERVATORSHIP | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | UNIFORM UNREGULATED CHILD CUSTODY TRANSFER ACT
HB 3400 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the appointment of certain criminal law hearing officers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | HARRIS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES
HB 3435 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to creating the criminal offense of making a firearm accessible to a detained person.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
HB 3464 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with a correctional facility tablet device.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3482 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the possession of dangerous wild animals and live nonindigenous snakes in certain counties and municipalities; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PERMITS
HB 3499 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the acquisition of title to real property by, the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against, and the prosecution of certain organized crime offenses involving a foreign terrorist organization.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 3500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons, the operation of a stash house, or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3605 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to certain criminal conduct involving agricultural land, including the justified use of force or deadly force to protect agricultural land from that conduct, and to civil liability arising out of certain justified threats to use force or deadly force; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3657 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to notaries public; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Notaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3677 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of prosecutorial misconduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3747 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the criminal penalty for the offense of the unauthorized reproduction, purchase, use, sale, or possession of a temporary tag; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3797 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of prosecuting attorneys in adjoining districts or counties to prosecute criminal offenses involving the election laws in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General
HB 3816 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the use of metal or body armor while committing an offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3854 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person convicted of multiple offenses involving animal cruelty and to conditions of punishment and community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
HB 4164 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the improper use and treatment of an assistance animal or service animal; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
HB 4165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
Relating to the possession of a knife, knuckles, or a switchblade knife on the grounds or in the building of a public school; creating a criminal offense.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Weapons
HB 4180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving obstructing a highway or other passageway by engaging in a reckless driving exhibition or street racing on a highway.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | ORGANIZED CRIME | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4198 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to conduct constituting the criminal offense of illegal voting; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 4249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 4290 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to restrictions on political contributions by out-of-state contributors; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Campaign Financing | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 4364 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to prohibiting certain sales and purchases of firearms; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 4368 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the protection of this state and its citizens from border invasion or imminent danger from border security breaches; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 4424 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4439 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | INTERNET | MARIHUANA | Minors--Crimes Against | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4543 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Recycling | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SECONDHAND METAL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4598 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DEPUTY DARREN ALMENDAREZ ACT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | SECONDHAND METAL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Weapons
HB 4635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | DEBT | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS | TEXAS RACKETEERING ACT | WITNESSES
HB 4667 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to prohibiting the operation of supervised drug consumption sites; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 4754 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for and prohibitions on gender transitioning procedures and treatments provided to certain individuals; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS MILLSTONE ACT
HB 4759 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4782 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to electioneering conducted near a polling place.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTIONEERING | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
HB 4879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning offenses committed in this state and the establishment of the Texas crime information system by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIME-STATISTICS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4886 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 4887 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to gun storage and safety measures; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 4968 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4988 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to national criminal history reviews of a member of a board of trustees of an independent school district; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 5053 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, Mano | et. al.
Relating to the venue for the prosecution of an election offense.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General
HB 5188 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the requirements for the purchase of ammunition; creating an offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 5234 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; authorizing a penalty, increasing a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION ACCURACY, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Voting Systems | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 5270 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 5272 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the prohibited resale of infant formula purchased at retail; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 5281 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | IMMIGRATION LAW
HR 2462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 12.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 2477 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4635.
Reported enrolled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 2 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to conduct constituting the criminal offense of illegal voting; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 12 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the authority to regulate sexually oriented performances and to restricting those performances on the premises of a commercial enterprise, on public property, or in the presence of an individual younger than 18 years of age; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for illegal voting; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
SB 168 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 182 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the required report of criminal offenses committed against individuals receiving certain state agency services; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 185 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention and required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 191 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to prohibiting the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of certain sexually oriented businesses; creating a criminal offense; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 217 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
SB 232 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the removal from office of an officer of a political subdivision for commission of certain criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 269 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of residential picketing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 287 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of terroristic threat.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against | TERRORIST THREAT
SB 345 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Employees
SB 360 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
SB 372 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unauthorized disclosure of non-public judicial opinions and judicial work product.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Courts--Personnel | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SUPREME COURT
SB 385 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 405 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 523 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 528 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 529 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 610 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to an unauthorized vote by a delegate or alternate delegate to a federal Article V convention; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Legislature | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 698 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
SB 732 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of misuse of official information for journalists.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Communications & Press | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the delivery and direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PERMITS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 754 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transportation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 895 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; creating a criminal offense; creating administrative penalties; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| BANKING COMMISSIONER OF TEXAS | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--Banks | Financial--Credit Unions | Financial--General | MONEY SERVICES MODERNIZATION ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TEXAS MONEY SERVICES MODERNIZATION ACT
SB 906 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 910 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to requiring a thirty day waiting period before a person less than 21 years of age may purchase a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 912 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to gun storage and safety measures; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
SB 914 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for the purchase of ammunition; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 931 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to remote vehicle disabling technology capable of being activated or engaged by a motor vehicle manufacturer or governmental entity; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 947 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to creating a criminal offense for damaging certain critical infrastructure facilities and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as manslaughter in certain circumstances; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Utilities--Electric
SB 958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 997 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the publication of certain photographs of human remains by certain individuals for a purpose other than an authorized purpose; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Communications & Press | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | KOBE AND GIANNA BRYANT ACT | Law Enforcement
SB 1004 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device and to certain consequences on conviction of that offense.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1031 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to studies or surveys on children's sexual behavior conducted at or by a public primary or secondary school or by a public or private institution of higher education or another person; creating criminal offenses; imposing civil penalties.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT
SB 1044 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to criminal offenses for the creation or distribution of certain misleading images and videos; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 1048 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the documentation required for the purchase of certain timber products; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Property Interests--General | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
SB 1179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Noble, Candy
Relating to access to criminal history record information for certain employees, volunteers, and contractors, and for applicants for those positions, by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
SB 1248 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
SB 1308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over an airport or military installation; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aeronautics | AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
SB 1318 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the notice provided by peace officers to adult victims of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | HARRIS COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1345 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to prohibiting the consideration of certain criminal history information of a prospective tenant of a housing development operated by a public housing authority or operated by a recipient of financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 1346 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to the prosecution of certain littering offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Environment--Solid Waste | LITTER | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1388 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a premises for unlawful controlled substance consumption.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1422 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to enforcement of criminal offenses by state agencies, law enforcement agencies, political subdivisions, or local entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1427 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal conduct and organizations that threaten the security of this state and its residents and borders; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1435 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1440 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the processing of certain credit card transactions; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Financial--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the state historically underutilized business program; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1518 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1522 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a required waiting period for certain semiautomatic rifle sales; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 1551 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1620 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of unlawfully entering the United States, unlawfully bypassing certain law enforcement checkpoints, or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1681 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | GAMBLING
SB 1729 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste
SB 1736 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
SB 1737 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to banning the possession and use of expanding ammo; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 1788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS
SB 1828 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procurement by local governments of energy savings performance contracts for certain conservation measures; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Purchasing--Local | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1899 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 1900 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against, and the prosecution of certain organized crime offenses involving a foreign terrorist organization and of sedition.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1908 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of prosecuting attorneys in adjoining districts or counties to prosecute criminal offenses involving the election laws in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General
SB 1911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to election supplies and the conduct of elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 1950 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to accepting an early voting ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General
SB 1970 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1976 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2043 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving obstructing a highway or other passageway by engaging in a reckless driving exhibition or street racing on a highway.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GANGS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2078 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to senior justice assessment centers in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | ELDER ABUSE
SB 2086 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Business & Industry
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 2093 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DISCRIMINATION | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 2094 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to prohibiting the carrying, possession, or storage of a semiautomatic rifle on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Weapons
SB 2100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
SB 2208 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: DeAyala, Mano | et. al.
Relating to the venue for the prosecution of an election offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--General
SB 2388 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to banning the transfer, distribution, sale of bump-fire stock; creating a criminal offense;.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 2424 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to illegal entry into this state from Mexico by a person who is not a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Postponed
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | IMMIGRATION LAW | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SR 700 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4635.
Reported enrolled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SR 704 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on S.B. 12.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3 88-1 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 8 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
SB 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
Senate: Border Security
Received from the Senate
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 5 88-1 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Border Security
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 7 88-1 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
HB 24 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 44 88-2 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 51 88-2 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 73 88-2 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 5 88-2 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
SB 16 88-2 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Protection of Personal Information | WITNESSES
HB 4 88-3 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation and indemnification of certain claims relating to the enforcement of that offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 5 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 23 88-3 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 61 88-3 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Agriculture | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SENATE, TEXAS | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 66 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 67 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug.
Filed
| Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 68 88-3 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for making a false report of a bomb threat involving certain locations.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 71 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--General | Weapons
HB 73 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 75 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 79 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to civil and criminal trespass while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction without consent of the owner; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 83 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 85 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 87 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 94 88-3 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--General | Weapons
HB 98 88-3 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 102 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States.
Filed
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 104 88-3 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to civil and criminal consequences of trespassing on the property of another while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 114 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 153 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of diverting or impounding the flow of surface water in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 4 88-3 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 11 88-3 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 35 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for making a false report of a bomb threat involving certain locations.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 39 88-3 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 73 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
SB 74 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
SB 81 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4 88-4 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 40 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions, and authorizing under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate certain of those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 45 88-4 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 54 88-4 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the procedure following the apprehension of an undocumented individual by the Department of Public Safety for illegal entry into this state from Mexico during certain declared disasters; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 55 88-4 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to civil and criminal consequences of trespassing on the property of another while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 72 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of diverting or impounding the flow of surface water in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 93 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for making a false report of a bomb threat involving certain locations.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 113 88-4 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain devices intended to modify handguns.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 4 88-4 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 22 88-4 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 46 88-4 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving tampering with a state-owned barrier or part of a barrier used to prevent travel across the international border of this state.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HB 9 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the criminal punishment and conditions of community supervision for the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 52 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of disorderly conduct; increasing a criminal penalty for certain conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 172 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Safety | Weapons
HB 178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 185 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating the criminal offense of failure to safely store a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 208 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the manufacture of firearms without a federal license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to limiting the locations where a person may carry a firearm other than a handgun; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 241 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 245 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 285 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of obstruction or retaliation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 298 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to regulation of outdoor lighting by certain municipalities; authorizing the imposition of a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Crimes--Miscellaneous | LIGHTING | Science & Technology
HB 341 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 347 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 433 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Electric
HB 459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 521 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the establishment and use of a voluntary registry of individuals experiencing mental illness who waive the right to purchase or receive transfer of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 574 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of criminal offenses involving elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | FRAUD
HB 611 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the assistance of voters; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | OATHS
HB 670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 694 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a citation for a criminal trespass offense punishable as a Class B misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS
HB 708 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has been previously convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 760 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 770 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the regulation of poker clubs in certain counties; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Noise
HB 775 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the adoption of noise regulations by certain counties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Noise | PERMITS
HB 791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to creating the criminal offense of harassment by obstructing access to a hospital.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | HARASSMENT | Hospitals
HB 816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
HB 836 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the places where certain knives are prohibited.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to reporting the serious bodily injury of a child; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to limits on certain political contributions; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 1039 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety, peace officers, officers of the court, and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended, revoked, or expired license to carry a handgun; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Personnel | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as a relative or other designated caregiver for a child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 1240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
| County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
HB 1316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the eligibility of persons finally convicted of a felony for certain public offices.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Candidates | State Officers
HB 1368 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FRAUD
HB 1400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of impersonating a private investigator.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 1503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal trespass.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TRESPASS
HB 1595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | Financial--General | State Officers
HB 1642 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to official oppression and to law enforcement policies requiring peace officers to report certain peace officer misconduct; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to recordings of peace officer performance of official duties and interactions with the public; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 1758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Weapons
HB 1765 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 1766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 1771 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the prosecution of certain conduct involving prohibited weapons; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1925 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place and to a political subdivision's designation of property for camping by homeless individuals; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HOMELESS
HB 1927 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Constitutional Issues, Special
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FIREARM CARRY ACT OF 2021 | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1941 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the use of certain devices to train or control the behavior of an elephant; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--General | Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 1958 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the regulation of livestock export-import processing facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 2054 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to municipal and county regulation of sex parlors, including the imposition of civil and criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 2098 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses for violating an emergency management plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 2105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to failure to identify to a peace officer while carrying certain firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 2141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2302 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of a peace officer making a false statement in an incident report.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2315 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband relating to the criminal offense of racing on a highway.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of pre-filling an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting
HB 2366 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to criminal conduct that endangers law enforcement; creating a criminal offense and increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | Safety--Fireworks
HB 2419 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed during a riot.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to pretrial procedures and criminal punishment for conduct that occurs during a riot; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 2474 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2498 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to harassment using a temporary or disposable telephone number; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HARASSMENT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2505 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BOATS & BOATING | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2508 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to Creating a Criminal Offense for the unlawful disclosure of an autopsy photograph.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| AUTOPSIES | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 2542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to considering criminal history in employment decisions; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2588 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ARREST WARRANTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2597 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to prohibiting camping in certain places; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Highways
HB 2672 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to public inspection of certain early voting information; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to criminal liability for reporting false information to draw an emergency response; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
HB 3072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | PROSTITUTION
HB 3080 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to unsolicited provision of an application form for a ballot to be voted by mail and to procedures for verification of a ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3082 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to Medicaid fraud actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3087 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to prohibiting urination or defecation in certain public places; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the criminal offenses of violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with persons in custody; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
HB 3235 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of health care fraud and the prosecution of health care fraud; creating a criminal offense.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3257 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMMISSION ON ANTISEMITISM, TEXAS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Governor | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE, & ANTISEMITISM ADVISORY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Human Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to election integrity; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3289 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, MarySponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the penalties for a violation of a quarantine or rule to protect pecans or pecan trees from diseases or pests; increasing civil penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3323 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment or interruption of access to an automated teller machine.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to organized election fraud activity; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | FRAUD
HB 3478 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of reckless driving and racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband relating to that conduct; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the elements of the offense of illegal voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of providing material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization, engaging in terroristic activities, and threatened terroristic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | TERRORIST THREAT
HB 3645 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the elements of illegal voting; clarifying a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct engaged in while participating in a riot and to restitution for property damage resulting from participating in a riot.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3710 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to a prohibition on public contact with certain animals; imposing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3789 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations for tampering with certain physical evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the inclusion of temporary vehicle tags in the offense of tampering with a governmental record.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3927 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, ColeSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to certain temporary motor vehicle tags.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3943 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the offense of providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the protection of children, including the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 4158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of practicing veterinary medicine without a license; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS
HB 4248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the requirement for certain persons to provide information to a peace officer; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Political Subdivisions | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4282 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person convicted of multiple offenses involving animal cruelty and to conditions of punishment and community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 4316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to judges compensation to conduct marriage ceremonies in the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES
HB 4331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to vote harvesting; creating an offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General
HB 4364 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to poll watchers; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General
HB 4441 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to voting system equipment; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Voting Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the prevention of fraud in the conduct of elections; providing a civil penalty; creating a civil cause of action.
House: Elections
Withdrawn from schedule
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | FRAUD
HB 4555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony and to the general requirements of an application for a place on a ballot; decreasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Candidates
SB 7 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Point of order overruled
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 48 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 66 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 81 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DISCRIMINATION
SB 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 110 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aeronautics | AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
SB 162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a citation for a criminal trespass offense punishable as a Class B misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS
SB 311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 474 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
SB 516 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment or interruption of access to an automated teller machine.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a handgun and to certain related criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 641 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Local Government
Not again placed on intent calendar
| County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
SB 750 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to prohibiting the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of certain sexually oriented businesses; creating a criminal offense; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PERMITS | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 912 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct engaged in while participating in a riot and to restitution for property damage resulting from participating in a riot.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 933 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Candidates | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Open Meetings | Political Subdivisions | State Officers
SB 962 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain genetic material and genetic information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Protection of Personal Information
SB 987 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1005 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the punishment for certain controlled substance possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1056 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to criminal liability for reporting false information to draw an emergency response; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to requirements for an early voting ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General
SB 1154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1163 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the criminal punishment and conditions of community supervision for the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to election practices and procedures; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1342 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the regulation of livestock export-import processing facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1394 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eliminating certain restrictions on eligibility for certain state student financial assistance programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid
SB 1478 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses related to highways and motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the prevention of fraud in the conduct of an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | FRAUD
SB 1574 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
SB 1589 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
SB 1613 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to early voting ballots voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE | WITNESSES
SB 1639 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to remedies for fraud and duress in the conveyance of real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Property Interests--General
SB 1646 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Family--Child Protection | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1678 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Political Subdivisions | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1731 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to election integrity; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1741 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety; creating a criminal offense and increasing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Safety--Fireworks
SB 1743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a reimbursement fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING
SB 1766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the impoundment of certain motor vehicles involved in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1806 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Task Force on Prevention and Investigation of Violent Crime.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TASK FORCE ON PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION OF VIOLENT CRIME
SB 1871 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to penalties for violating certain county and municipal regulations regarding the operation of a boarding home facility; imposing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--General | PERMITS
SB 1974 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to provisions relating to possession or carrying of a handgun by a person who is a member of a criminal street gang.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 2139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to criminal offenses related to mass violence; creating criminal offenses; changing the eligibility for community supervision; creating a grant program.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 2224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun or other firearm by a Texas resident who is 21 years of age or older and is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm and to handgun licensing; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | FRAUD | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HB 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Meeting cancelled
| Abortion | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | Women
HB 167 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the elements of the offense of illegal voting.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 171 87-1 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of illegal voting.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 192 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the elements of the offense of illegal voting and to procedures for a person voting a provisional ballot.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers
HB 203 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors.
Filed
| ARREST WARRANTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 222 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 252 87-1 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FRAUD
HB 272 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien.
Filed
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TRESPASS
HB 280 87-1 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to conduct constituting the criminal offense of election fraud; increasing a criminal penalty; creating an offense.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FRAUD
HB 288 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
SB 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported engrossed
| Abortion | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | Women
SB 47 87-1 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the criminal offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 50 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of illegal voting.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3 87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | FRAUD | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HB 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | Women
HB 17 87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 54 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 55 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 56 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 154 87-2 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 171 87-2 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of illegal voting.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 1 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 4 87-2 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to abortion complication reporting and the regulation of drug-induced abortion procedures, providers, and facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Abortion | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | Women
SB 78 87-2 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
HB 33 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies and hospitals from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General
HB 34 87-3 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
HB 48 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GUN SHOWS | Weapons
HB 53 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 70 87-3 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
HB 104 87-3 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
HB 110 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to COVID-19 vaccination policies and related measures of governmental entities; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 125 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on compliance with and enforcement of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 136 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses related to elections; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
HB 138 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses relating to elections.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
HB 141 87-3 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 147 87-3 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the regulation of kennels; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 5 87-3 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
SB 9 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of illegal voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
SB 10 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses relating to elections.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
SB 48 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses relating to elections.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
HB 32 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of certain pecan buyers in certain counties; providing a civil penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 38 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to prohibiting the manufacture, assembly, or ownership of unmarked firearms; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 86 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of false caller identification information display.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the assistance of voters; increasing a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | OATHS
HB 226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUPREME COURT
HB 349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain parts designed to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing the firearm and to criminal offenses otherwise related to the carrying of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY ACT OF 2019 | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the issuance of a citation for a criminal trespass offense punishable as a Class B misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS
HB 427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property; enhancing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FRAUD
HB 439 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | Financial--General | State Officers
HB 510 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the power of certain counties to enact park use rules.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 544 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons who are subject to certain judicial determinations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
HB 545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Postponed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Weapons
HB 583 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 595 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the carrying of concealed or holstered handguns by certain handgun license holders attending a meeting of the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Weapons
HB 869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving the interception, use, or disclosure of certain communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems
HB 888 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of misrepresenting a child as a family member at a port of entry.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Minors--General
HB 949 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the offense of money laundering.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | MONEY LAUNDERING
HB 1153 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license; charging a fee.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
HB 1171 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 1207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1223 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the creation and enforcement of a criminal offense relating to interference with child custody and to the prosecution of child custody offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD CUSTODY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a person's eligibility for an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUDITOR, STATE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1376 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE
HB 1625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of false report of criminal conduct committed by emergency responder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
HB 1787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of theft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the comptroller's access to criminal history record information of wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 1828 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to prohibiting the sale and purchase of certain aquatic products; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 1961 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the criminal offense of making a false report to a peace officer, federal special investigator, law enforcement employee, corrections officer, or jailer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS
HB 2004 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the dismissal of certain actions relating to Medicaid fraud.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2012 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Corrections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for state employment.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2038 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to certain offenses relating to disturbing or taking marl, sand, gravel, shell, or mudshell or disturbing oyster beds or fishing waters; increasing the criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to a limitation on life insurance proceeds for terroristic acts.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Insurance--Life & Annuities | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 2106 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to certain activities near a polling place; changing the elements of certain criminal offenses.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTIONEERING | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
HB 2118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the eligibility of persons finally convicted of certain criminal offenses for public elective office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Candidates | Ethics
HB 2171 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to activities that constitute the criminal offense of maintaining or assisting in maintaining a common nuisance.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | NUISANCES
HB 2321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of oyster harvesting; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 2342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the places where certain knives are prohibited.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2361 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of limited liability companies and other business entities under the Penal Code.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2382 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the classification of certain conduct by juveniles constituting the offense of evading detention.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Juvenile | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2385 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a dog's restraint and shelter.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
HB 2388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of disorderly conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2499 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the eligibility for public elective office of persons finally convicted of a felony.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Candidates | Ethics | Legislature | State Officers
HB 2509 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to monitoring a state agency's compliance with the requirement to purchase certain goods and services from a community rehabilitation program.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITOR, STATE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to damage to certain state transportation infrastructure resulting from certain motor vehicle accidents; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2711 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2789 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems
HB 2792 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to making a false statement or false representation in certain documents filed with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 2856 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 2894 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, NicoleSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prosecution of health care fraud; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE
HB 2965 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to changing the elements of an offense for certain open meetings requirements for a member of a governmental body.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Open Meetings
HB 3082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to investigating and prosecuting the criminal offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over or near certain facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
HB 3402 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Open Meetings
HB 3682 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FRAUD
HB 3697 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to changing the elements of an offense for certain open meetings requirements for a member of a governmental body.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Open Meetings
HB 3729 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has been previously convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3809 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the limitations period for personal injury claims that arise from certain offenses involving child sexual abuse.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3837 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL
HB 3894 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to sheriff's department civil service systems in certain counties; creating criminal offenses.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--Management Relations | SHERIFFS
HB 3900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 3926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of providing material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization and engaging in terrorist activities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 4007 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to payment card skimmers and the creation of a payment card fraud center; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD
HB 4020 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to offenses involving leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4084 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
HB 4314 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the adoption of noise regulations by certain counties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Noise | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PERMITS
HB 4406 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Nursing Homes | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4431 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to clarifying the liability of certain financial institutions that offer remote deposit capture.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Business & Commerce--General | CHECKS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Financial--Banks | Financial--Credit Unions | Financial--General
HB 4440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transportation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Aeronautics | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to creating the criminal offense of retaliation involving immigration status.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 4466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition of the provision of conversion therapy to a child by certain providers; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 4496 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the criminal offense of acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 4501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the act of inciting suicide; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | SUICIDE
HB 4502 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of terrorism and terroristic hoax.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | TERRORIST THREAT
SB 9 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to election integrity; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; creating civil penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | FRAUD | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 74 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voting and election procedures; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems
SB 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency or municipal parking enforcement authority.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 84 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental entities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 97 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PORNOGRAPHY
SB 123 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Aviation | Weapons
SB 157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the offense of money laundering.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | MONEY LAUNDERING
SB 278 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibiting making, or encouraging or inducing another to make, silent or abusive calls to a 9-1-1 service or public safety answering point; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving the interception, use, or disclosure of certain communications.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems
SB 381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a defense to prosecution for and punishment for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS | Weapons
SB 388 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the criminal offense of making a false report to a peace officer, federal special investigator, law enforcement employee, corrections officer, or jailer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS
SB 511 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the installation of unsafe motor vehicle tires; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TIRES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 651 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 751 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for fabricating a deceptive video with intent to influence the outcome of an election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 761 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of oyster harvesting; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Agriculture
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
SB 804 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 875 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 899 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to prohibiting the sale and purchase of certain aquatic products; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 961 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the issuance of a citation for a criminal trespass offense punishable as a Class B misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS
SB 965 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the comptroller's access to criminal history record information of wrongfully imprisoned persons and certain annuity payments payable to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of those persons.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 1172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the locations in which a person may carry a firearm, the seizure of a firearm by law enforcement on arrest, and interactions between law enforcement and a handgun license holder; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSES | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 1258 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of limited liability companies and other business entities under the Penal Code.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prosecution of health care fraud.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE
SB 1410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty; imposing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to reporting requirements regarding child abuse and neglect, including the offense of failure to report abuse or neglect of a child; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE
SB 1568 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to organized election fraud activity; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | FRAUD
SB 1603 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity, including periodic voter registration; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 1605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a voter registrar's compliance with certain laws and secretary of state rules; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1640 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Open Meetings
SB 1644 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the unlawful interception, use, or disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 1701 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
SB 1754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of taking or attempting to take a weapon from certain officers, investigators, employees, or officials.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 1820 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of impersonating a public servant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1899 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the dismissal of certain actions relating to Medicaid fraud.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1996 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to investigating and prosecuting the criminal offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over or near certain facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
SB 2006 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has been previously convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 2008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 2084 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to operating a motor vehicle while a person is occupying the trunk of the motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the implementation of a statewide case management system for judicial case information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of providing material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization and engaging in terrorist activities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 2209 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transportation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 2228 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to creating a criminal offense for making certain telemarketing calls to a telephone number published on the Texas no-call list.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | TELEMARKETING
SB 2299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans
SB 2372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property; enhancing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FRAUD
SB 2381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the places where certain knives are prohibited.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 2404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criminal offense of evading arrest or detention.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement
SB 2405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the failure to procure goods or services from a community rehabilitation program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 9 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to cybercrime; creating criminal offenses.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | TEXAS CYBERCRIME ACT
HB 162 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals; authorizing fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 295 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the adoption of noise regulations by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Noise | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PERMITS
HB 356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the carrying of concealed or holstered handguns by certain handgun license holders attending a meeting of the board of trustees of a school district or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Weapons
HB 401 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in or removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 422 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas of certain elected officials convicted of certain offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Ethics | Legislature | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Officers
HB 531 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the assistance of a voter; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 560 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a handgun and to certain related criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 577 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 591 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
House: Corrections
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Aeronautics | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 683 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possession or use of law enforcement identification, insignia, or vehicles in a municipality and the clarification of the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--General | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 731 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to creating the offense of intimidation by a member of a criminal street gang.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | Weapons
HB 913 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EXPLOSIVES | Weapons
HB 959 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
| Aging | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1087 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of bestiality.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 1088 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the creation of the offense of prohibited conduct of a bail bond surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 1090 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | Financial--General | State Officers
HB 1156 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating an offense.
House: Public Health
Returned to committee
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 1219 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the charging instrument in the prosecution of the offense of resisting arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of certain motor vehicles resembling emergency medical services vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| AMBULANCES | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1359 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers | TEXAS HERO PROTECTION ACT
HB 1424 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities or sports venues; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aeronautics | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
HB 1426 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certificate of relief from collateral consequences to certain persons placed on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, for certain criminal offenses.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to notice to applicants to and enrollees in certain educational programs regarding the consequences of a criminal conviction on eligibility for an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUPREME COURT
HB 1568 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the movement of pedestrians in front of, under, between, or through rail cars at a railroad grade crossing; providing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1686 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD
HB 1739 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of the attorney general to prosecute the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1746 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees | State Officers
HB 1884 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the penalties for certain littering offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LITTER
HB 1911 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to granting authority to carry a firearm to certain unlicensed persons and to related regulatory provisions and criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 1935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the carrying of certain knives; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Weapons
HB 2069 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 2139 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the creation of the offense of engaging in organized election fraud activity.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | FRAUD
HB 2334 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the imposition of a criminal penalty for the violation of a rule adopted or order issued under the Flood Control and Insurance Act in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FLOODS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2359 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to common nuisances.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 2372 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the premium surcharge certain automobile insurers are required to assess against an insured convicted of certain offenses.
House: Insurance
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 2398 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2440 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2483 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the capture, use, or recording of certain items for commercial purposes, including the prosecution of criminal offenses regarding unauthorized recordings.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 2531 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of disorderly conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EXPLOSIVES | Safety | Weapons
HB 2544 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful installation of tracking device or malicious software.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2583 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 2588 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2655 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Weapons
HB 2755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a governmental record; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 2774 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the installation of unsafe motor vehicle tires; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TIRES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2793 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the punishment for certain behavior constituting disorderly conduct; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Noise
HB 2846 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the employment of certain individuals at a sexually oriented business.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--General | Minors--General | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
HB 2930 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; modifying criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Common Carriers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Highways
HB 2974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to certain sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 2979 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2992 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to assistance animals used by persons with disabilities and to the prosecution of the offense of misrepresenting an animal as an assistance animal or service animal.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 3061 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to operating a motor vehicle while a person is occupying the trunk of the motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to a merchant allowing a person suspected of committing or attempting to commit theft to complete a theft education program.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to criminal background checks for persons employed by certain public school contractors.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
HB 3425 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to aid provided to certain voters; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General
HB 3473 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the issuance of a citation for criminal trespass punishable as a Class B misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS
HB 3503 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons; creating criminal offenses.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELDER ABUSE | Financial--General
HB 3572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to certain defenses to prosecution in a criminal case that are based on a fear of injury by an animal.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
HB 3707 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to an inspection program to deter cattle theft; authorizing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 3757 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to a waiver of the statute of limitations in the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3817 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to a waiver of the statute of limitations in the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | State Officers | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE
HB 4036 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the timely filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 4037 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
HB 4105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to certain information reported to the Texas Department of Insurance by insurers, other entities, and individuals in connection with employee benefit plans; creating an offense.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 4129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to disciplinary action against bingo operators and bingo registry workers for prohibited conduct and criminal convictions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to assisting voters and other voting processes and procedures; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | FRAUD | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4132 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the power of certain counties to enact park use rules; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Historic Preservation & Museums | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 4133 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to investigation and prosecution of certain election offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | FRAUD
HB 4134 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of engaging in organized election fraud activity.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | FRAUD
HB 4136 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the operation of casino games at 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
SB 8 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 68 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas of certain elected officials convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Ethics | Legislature | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Officers
SB 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in or removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 91 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | Financial--General | State Officers
SB 188 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle and criminal liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 206 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises of certain mental health facilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
SB 280 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal trespass.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS
SB 395 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Corrections
| Aeronautics | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 483 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 523 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aeronautics | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
SB 524 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of abuse of a corpse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 555 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the entry of real property under a claim of eminent domain authority; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aging | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 841 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful installation of tracking device or malicious software.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1020 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to cybercrime; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1090 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RESTRAINTS
SB 1106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the issuance of a citation for criminal trespass punishable as a Class B misdemeanor.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS
SB 1110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to allowing a person suspected of committing or attempting to commit theft to complete an education program offered by a merchant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the presumption of intent in the prosecution of certain criminal cases involving theft by check or issuance of a bad check.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHECKS | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | DEBT | Financial--General
SB 1165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of arrest records and files for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROSTITUTION
SB 1183 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to the period for which a person may be committed to receive certain temporary mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | PSYCHOLOGISTS
SB 1196 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 1204 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving the death of a head of cattle or horses.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HORSES
SB 1232 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to inappropriate conduct between a person and an animal; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1262 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the capture, use, or recording of certain items for commercial purposes, including the prosecution of criminal offenses regarding unauthorized recordings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1461 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1474 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of impersonating a public servant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FALSE IDENTITY | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1477 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to ransomware; creating a criminal offense.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1490 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the premium surcharge certain automobile insurers are required to assess against an insured convicted of certain offenses.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 1619 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the offense of electronic access interference.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems
SB 1649 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of criminal trespass.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TRESPASS
SB 1719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS | Weapons
SB 1777 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the imposition of a criminal penalty for the violation of a rule adopted or order issued under the Flood Control and Insurance Act.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FLOODS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1789 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1790 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD
SB 1792 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1822 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1825 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to common nuisances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 1866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the employment of certain individuals at a sexually oriented business.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--General | Minors--General | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
SB 1871 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of the offense of theft of petroleum products.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Oil & Gas
SB 2019 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a governmental record; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Employees | State Officers
SB 2054 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AIRPORTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 2147 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the offense of engaging in organized election fraud activity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | FRAUD
SB 2191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | PORNOGRAPHY
SB 2238 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, SylviaSponsor: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to certain sexual offenses and certain other offenses involving conduct of a sexual nature, including the creation of the criminal offenses of sexual coercion, indecent assault, and possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 123 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 169 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to assisting voters and other voting processes and procedures; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | FRAUD | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 296 85-1 (2017)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing the firearm and to criminal offenses otherwise related to the carrying of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY ACT OF 2017 | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 382 85-1 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Weapons
SB 88 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the punishment for certain voting-related offenses committed or attempted by persons who are not citizens of the United States.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
HB 81 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of nicotine products and cigarettes; authorizing a fee; creating offenses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE | SMOKING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Cigarette | Tobacco Products | VENDING MACHINES
HB 101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful disclosure of certain visual material.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | INTERNET | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 153 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the adoption of noise regulations by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Noise
HB 198 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Weapons
HB 259 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to forfeiture of property used in the commission of certain littering offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
HB 270 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Open Records | Political Subdivisions
HB 273 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the minimum term of confinement for an offense of illegal dumping in a municipality.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
HB 274 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of municipal rules, ordinances, or police regulations prohibiting illegal dumping; increasing a penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--General | Courts--Municipal | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
HB 334 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of Medicaid fraud.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 425 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain persons, including elected officials convicted of certain crimes.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Ethics | Legislature | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Officers
HB 496 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Open Records | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 603 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | INTERNET | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 681 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain persons, including elected officials convicted of certain crimes.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Ethics | Legislature | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Officers
HB 702 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to discrimination against an individual with a criminal record by a life insurance company.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DISCRIMINATION | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 769 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the elements of and punishment for the offense of providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 822 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of fraudulent or fictitious military record.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD | Military & Veterans
HB 896 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to creating a criminal offense regarding the breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
HB 910 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 944 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 946 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to painting and marking requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers; creating an offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
HB 989 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1035 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to criminal offenses involving the filming, recording, photographing, documenting, or observing of a peace officer.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 1057 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to certain conditions imposed on defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti or juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Juvenile | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GRAFFITI
HB 1072 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to serve on the board of a property owners' association.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 1220 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1320 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
| Business & Commerce--General | CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Labor--General
HB 1462 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1481 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to prohibiting the operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement
HB 1491 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the publication of confidential criminal and juvenile justice records of certain juveniles; providing civil penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Juvenile | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1510 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees
HB 1539 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties in certain circumstances for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | Financial--General | State Officers
HB 1579 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 1747 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of entry of a person into a public restroom designated for the opposite sex as disorderly conduct.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--General
HB 1748 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the use of public locker rooms, shower facilities, and toilet facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health--General
HB 1844 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the offense of providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1877 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the disclosure of certain visual material on the Internet; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 1905 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to certain state and local taxes, including ad valorem taxes, and to the repeal of certain of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
HB 2193 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the office of a public defender appointed by the Commissioners Court of Randall County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers | RANDALL COUNTY
HB 2269 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 2520 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to restrictions on the political activities of a county clerk who administers elections; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers
HB 2687 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to persons who are public servants for purposes of the offenses of official oppression and misuse of official information; creating offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2744 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency or municipal parking enforcement authority.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3046 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3209 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain felony offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Criminal Procedure--General | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3291 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to transactions involving oil, gas, or condensate; creating a criminal offense.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Oil & Gas
HB 3326 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to decreasing the punishment for certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3435 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to civil and criminal actions related to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3717 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the criminal penalty for a person who carries a concealed weapon into a prohibited area; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 3784 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses regarding unauthorized recordings.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3834 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of barratry by a public insurance adjuster.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3843 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to creating the criminal offense of prohibited conduct by public insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS
HB 3884 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the carrying of knives; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 17 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 108 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain criminal procedures for misdemeanor offenses committed by children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 110 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees
SB 111 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | Financial--General | State Officers
SB 120 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Elections--Administration
SB 124 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 187 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of Medicaid fraud.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 229 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 345 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
SB 346 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 367 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, SylviaSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the unauthorized use of an alcoholic beverage permit or license; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PERMITS
SB 376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | State Employees
SB 473 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 475 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to painting and marking requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers; creating an offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
SB 621 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to criminal offenses involving, and governmental liability for retaliatory prosecutions associated with, the filming, recording, photographing, documenting, or observing of a peace officer.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | VIDEO CAMERAS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 741 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to criminal procedures related to certain offenses committed by a student on property under control of a school district.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 835 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of fraudulent or fictitious military record.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD | Military & Veterans
SB 1091 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to criminal trespass by an unauthorized immigrant; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | TRESPASS
SB 1135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PORNOGRAPHY
SB 1286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1393 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the offense of theft of pipeline equipment, oil and gas equipment, oil, gas, or condensate and the unauthorized purchase or sale of oil, gas, or condensate.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Oil & Gas
SB 1457 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to bad faith claims of patent infringement; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | Communications & Press | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1473 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 1486 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the presumption of intent in the prosecution of certain criminal cases involving theft by check or issuance of a bad check.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHECKS | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Financial--General
SB 1660 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to prohibited practices regarding unauthorized recordings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1811 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to certain publications of intimate visual material by a business; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Open Records
SB 1846 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the criminal penalty for violating the Flood Control and Insurance Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FLOODS
HB 38 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the penalty for an offense involving motor vehicle airbags.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 73 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 148 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to aid provided to certain voters; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Common Carriers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | POSTAL SERVICE
HB 183 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with certain governmental records based on certain reporting for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 221 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain felony offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 223 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Weapons
HB 247 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the adoption of noise regulations by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Noise | PERMITS
HB 268 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Open Records
HB 279 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 412 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the punishment for a false affiliation with a charitable organization or a false claim of a charitable purpose in the course of committing certain crimes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 544 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for theft offenses involving certain metals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 647 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to employment of persons by open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 729 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to access to criminal history record information by certain hospitals and other facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 798 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to certain actions taken by certain licensing authorities regarding a license holder or applicant who has been convicted of a Class C misdemeanor.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 895 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty
HB 956 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of disorderly conduct involving certain unreasonable noise.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Noise
HB 1012 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the elements of and punishment for the offense of providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1064 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Science & Technology
HB 1083 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the venue for prosecution of certain computer crimes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems
HB 1163 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | WITNESSES
HB 1165 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the offense of failure to attend school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1231 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the application of the offenses of disrupting public school classes or transportation to persons younger than 12 years of age.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1284 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the offense of making or causing a false alarm or report involving a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 1314 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
HB 1420 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1467 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain elected officials convicted of certain crimes.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Ethics | Legislature | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Officers
HB 1564 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Elections--Administration
HB 1577 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees
HB 1918 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of Medicaid fraud.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1934 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to discrimination against an individual with a criminal record by a life insurance company.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 2040 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a complaint alleging the commission of an offense by a child on school property.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2115 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general for the Health and Human Services Commission; authorizing the recovery of fees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2130 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the offense of evading arrest.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement
HB 2157 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to certain offenses for providing services involving an irrigation system without a license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS
HB 2167 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the removal of a state or local officer for refusing or directing others to refuse to enforce state or federal law.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Legislature | State Officers
HB 2280 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to prohibited employment by a bail bond surety.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2344 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to prosecution of and punishment for the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2587 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to certain conditions imposed on defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti or juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Juvenile | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GRAFFITI
HB 2758 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the business, supervision, and regulation of state savings and loan associations and state savings banks; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--Banks | Financial--Savings & Loans | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state.
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
HB 2849 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses against property or against public administration.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GRAFFITI
HB 2861 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication, republication, or other dissemination of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2986 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to certain solicitations of professional employment for the provision of legal services; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3048 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to remedies for nonpayment of tolls for the use of toll projects; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3057 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the prosecution of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by children and to school district law enforcement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Juvenile | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3071 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to a worker's lien on a vehicle, motorboat, vessel, or outboard motor; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3138 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of money laundering and to the forfeiture of certain contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Financial--General | MONEY LAUNDERING
HB 3241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the civil prosecution of racketeering related to trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | POSTAL SERVICE | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3275 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawful use of a criminal instrument with intent to commit certain felony offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3354 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| City Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records | Political Subdivisions
HB 3365 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving theft or fraud by check or similar sight order; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CHECKS | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD
HB 3458 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the offense of evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BOATS & BOATING | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3627 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to civil liability for promotion of certain improper visual images.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 3746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the offenses of cruelty to livestock animals and cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3784 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of a state court to hear cases involving insurance and Medicaid fraud.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Governor | Insurance--General | MEDICAID | TRAVIS COUNTY
HJR 39 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to certain persons charged with a violent or sexual offense after having been previously convicted of a violent or sexual offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 124 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with certain governmental records based on certain reporting for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 146 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty
SB 222 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the venue for prosecution of certain computer crimes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems
SB 249 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Science & Technology
SB 529 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to the creation of the offense of installation, transfer, use, or possession of an automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Taxation--Sales
SB 549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Carter, Stefani | et. al.
Relating to penalties for engaging in organized criminal activity.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS
SB 554 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Elections--Administration
SB 616 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 701 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a defense to prosecution for criminal trespass.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--Utilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | TRESPASS | Utilities--General
SB 746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 810 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of Medicaid fraud.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 834 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of certain grand juror information, including making former district court jurors instead of former grand jurors eligible for service on certain public committees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Juries | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Protection of Personal Information
SB 897 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the offenses of interference with public duties, required obedience to the order or direction of a police officer, and assault, certain unsuccessful prosecutions therefor, and related civil liability of a governmental unit.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 909 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain elected officials convicted of certain crimes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Ethics | Legislature | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Officers
SB 1008 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the business, supervision, and regulation of state savings and loan associations and state savings banks; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--Banks | Financial--Savings & Loans | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1114 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the prosecution of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by children and to school district law enforcement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Juvenile | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1124 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain offenses relevant to maintaining public school discipline.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
SB 1268 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle parks.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Personal Property | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1289 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1348 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Weapons
SB 1360 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness and the evidence that may be offered to show that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EVIDENCE | Family--Family Violence | WITNESSES
SB 1363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to testimony or the production of evidence before the legislature or a legislative committee.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EVIDENCE | Legislature | WITNESSES
SB 1451 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of money laundering and to the forfeiture of certain contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Financial--General | MONEY LAUNDERING
SB 1757 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, or possession of a license plate flipper; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 21 83-1 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
HB 84 83-1 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to persons who are public servants for purposes of the offense of official oppression.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 41 83-1 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 17 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TRESPASS
HB 41 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the penalty for certain conduct constituting an offense for false report to peace officer or law enforcement employee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 47 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of possession, manufacture, transportation, repair, or sale of a tire deflation device; providing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 190 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the adoption of noise regulations by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Noise | PERMITS
HB 246 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain elected officials convicted of certain crimes.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Ethics | Legislature | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Officers
HB 253 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the protection of children by ensuring reports of abuse or neglect, protecting children from abuse and neglect, ensuring that births are reported, and prosecuting the offense of bigamy; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| BIGAMY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General
HB 255 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the enforcement of tax laws; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD | MONEY LAUNDERING | Taxation--General
HB 341 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 385 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the punishment for theft and certain fraud offenses committed against a disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | FRAUD
HB 407 82-0 (2011)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the grounds for a hearing concerning action on certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Calendars
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous | NUISANCES | PERMITS
HB 612 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, ChuckSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the criminal penalty for failure of a trustee to pay the beneficiaries of the trust the purchase price for timber sold by the trustee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Property Interests--Trusts | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 613 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the unauthorized harvesting of standing timber; providing for the imposition of a criminal penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 685 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of the attorney representing the state to dismiss a criminal action based on the commission of a nonviolent offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Lawyers | Military & Veterans
HB 691 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to testimony or the production of documents before a legislative committee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Legislature
HB 698 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Weapons
HB 718 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the period in which a person commits the offense of funeral service disruption.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS
HB 739 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain felony offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE
HB 783 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to certain offenses that involve impersonating a peace officer or other public servant and misrepresenting the nature of certain property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FALSE IDENTITY | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 804 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the offense of illegal voting by a person who is not a United States citizen.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Elections--General
HB 864 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 882 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting certain transactions involving malt liquor containing certain stimulants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 963 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the costs associated with proceedings regarding cruelly treated animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 968 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, MarkSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to expulsion from school or placement in a disciplinary alternative education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 1043 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 1084 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to creation of the offense of registering to vote by persons who are not citizens of the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1089 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to require the removal of graffiti by a property owner.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | GRAFFITI
HB 1102 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1103 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to conditions of community supervision for persons convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animal cruelty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Animals | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1202 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Labor--General
HB 1224 82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to expulsion of a public school student who commits certain criminal acts involving a computer, computer network, or computer system owned by or operated on behalf of a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Electronic Information Systems
HB 1243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of ingesting a controlled substance while pregnant or introducing a controlled substance into the body of a person who is pregnant and the consequences of the commission of that offense in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Parent & Child | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1343 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, Stefani | et. al.
Relating to proper venue for certain criminal prosecutions of mortgage fraud.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1425 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to require the removal of graffiti by a property owner.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | GRAFFITI
HB 1471 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1472 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Open Records
HB 1473 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, ConnieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to creating the offense of altering a disabled parking placard.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1530 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by county commissioners attending a meeting of the commissioners court.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 1640 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1679 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to aid provided to certain voters; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | POSTAL SERVICE
HB 1722 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to the failure to stop or report certain crimes committed against a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1726 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system and to an offense involving the release of a DNA sample to an unauthorized recipient.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1856 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | WITNESSES
HB 1890 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to voidability of contracts procured through barratry and civil liability arising from conduct constituting barratry.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers
HB 2053 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General
HB 2057 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal conspiracy to interfere with an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2073 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the criminal penalty for the discarding of certain burning materials.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste | Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2164 82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, Connie
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers
HB 2180 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of disorderly conduct involving unreasonable noise.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Noise
HB 2354 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the installation and use of a pen register, ESN reader, trap and trace device, mobile tracking device, or similar equipment in a correctional facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2397 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Protection of Personal Information | Science & Technology
HB 2449 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the procedures for voting ballots by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | POSTAL SERVICE
HB 2507 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the offense of installing an irrigation system without a license.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2524 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin
Relating to the criminal offenses for which and the circumstances under which certain communication devices may be detected and communications may be intercepted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Weapons | WIRETAPPING
HB 2538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Labor--General | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
