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HB 253 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to testing possible controlled substance evidence for fentanyl. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 385 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 423 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Ken Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 558 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest for certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1287 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest for certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2798 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the requirement that a peace officer take possession of a person's driver's license following the person's failure to pass or refusal to consent to a test for intoxication. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2852 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the taking of a specimen to test for intoxication and retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3149 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3425 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 4171 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to drug testing members of the legislature to establish or maintain eligibility for membership in the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 335 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the taking of a specimen to test for intoxication and retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 529 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1047 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 320 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 386 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1355 86-0 (2019) Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance and execution of a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 3349 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to certain drug tests administered to employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3512 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al. Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4145 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the prescription of a controlled substance to certain patients for the treatment of pain. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 4269 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking and receiving financial assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance benefits. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
SB 1447 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2188 86-0 (2019) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to community supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2287 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the random drug testing of members of the legislature during a legislative session. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2289 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 34 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 436 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 542 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to the drug screening and testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the medical assistance program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 775 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1322 85-0 (2017) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the authority of a justice of the peace to issue a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
SB 268 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1384 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the designation of certain legislation on contract carriers as the Justin Little Act. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 307 85-1 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 352 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 460 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons suspected of committing certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 589 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to a disqualification for unemployment benefits for refusing to take or failing a preemployment drug test. House: Economic & Small Business Development Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2673 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. House: Human Services Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2907 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to allowing deferred adjudication community supervision for first-time offenders charged with certain intoxication offenses, requiring the use of an ignition interlock device on conviction of or placement on deferred adjudication for certain intoxication offenses, and authorizing ethyl alcohol monitoring as a condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses; imposing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3181 84-0 (2015) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to ethyl alcohol monitoring as a condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 54 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 722 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to a disqualification for unemployment benefits for refusing to take or failing a preemployment drug test. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1378 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a drug testing requirement for a person elected to public elective office. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SJR 49 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment mandating the legislature to require candidates for public elective office in this state to undergo drug screening. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 161 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 249 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 434 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the persons authorized to take a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 435 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the authority of a peace officer to take a blood specimen from the operator of a motor vehicle or watercraft to test for alcohol concentration or the presence of other intoxicating substances. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1244 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 1275 83-0 (2013) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to certain fees associated with the installation and monitoring of an ethyl alcohol testing device as a condition of bond. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1281 83-0 (2013) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to drug screening or testing as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
HB 1582 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the drug screening and testing of certain persons seeking and receiving financial assistance benefits and the application requirements for those benefits; creating an offense. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 1583 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to drug use by and drug testing for applicants and recipients of unemployment compensation benefits; providing a criminal penalty. House: Economic & Small Business Development No action taken in committee
HB 2131 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain first-time DWI offenders; imposing fees for participation and alcohol monitoring. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2358 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3171 83-0 (2013) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking and receiving financial assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance benefits. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3184 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the compilation and publication of statistics regarding certain recipients of financial assistance benefits. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3288 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to drug testing of a person seeking to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety No action taken in committee
SB 11 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order withdrawn
SB 21 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to drug screening or testing as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 612 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a drug testing requirement for a person elected to public elective office. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed
SB 613 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to school district drug abuse prevention policies for classroom teachers. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 687 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to certain fees associated with the installation and monitoring of an ethyl alcohol testing device as a condition of bond. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 992 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to misrepresentations in connection with certain drug testing devices or equipment; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1058 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SJR 50 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment mandating the legislature to require candidates for public elective office in this state to undergo drug screening. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 6 83-1 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits. Co-author authorized
HB 126 82-0 (2011) Author: Legler, Ken | et. al. Relating to required drug testing for applicants and recipients of unemployment compensation benefits. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
HB 139 82-0 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 570 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the effect of a dismissal of the underlying criminal charge on the suspension of a person's driver's license for a failure to pass a test for intoxication or a refusal to submit to the taking of a breath or blood specimen. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 626 82-0 (2011) Author: Woolley, Beverly Relating to the issues at a hearing for a person whose driver's license is administratively suspended for refusal to consent to the taking of a specimen following an arrest for certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 933 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the imposition and use of certain court costs for breath alcohol testing programs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 383 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the imposition and use of certain court costs for breath alcohol testing programs. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 840 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the issues at a hearing for a person whose driver's license is administratively suspended for refusal to consent to the taking of a specimen following an arrest for certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 953 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the conditions for granting an occupational license to certain persons, the monitoring of those persons by a local community supervision and corrections department, and the fees associated with department services. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 68 82-1 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 170 81-0 (2009) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Relating to the creation of a presumption in certain criminal proceedings as to evidence of a defendant's alcohol concentration determined by an analysis of the defendant's breath, blood, or urine. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
HB 354 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the eligibility and drug testing of certain persons seeking food stamp benefits. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 645 81-0 (2009) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to safety regulations for certain contract carriers. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 747 81-0 (2009) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the taking of a specimen of the breath or blood of a person arrested for an intoxication offense under certain circumstances. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 830 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to drug testing of certain persons seeking or receiving financial assistance benefits. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 897 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the effect of a dismissal of the underlying criminal charge on the suspension of a person's driver's license for a failure to pass a test for intoxication or a refusal to submit to the taking of a breath or blood specimen. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 975 81-0 (2009) Author: Legler, Ken Relating to drug testing of professional employees of public school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1135 81-0 (2009) Author: Legler, Ken | et. al. Relating to required drug testing for applicants and recipients of unemployment compensation benefits. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Left pending in committee
HB 1136 81-0 (2009) Author: Legler, Ken | et. al. Relating to disqualification for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits for violation of an employer drug testing policy. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Left pending in committee
HB 1746 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1988 81-0 (2009) Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al. Relating to the duties of a peace officer and the Department of Public Safety in connection with the suspension of a driver's license for a failure to pass a blood or breath test for intoxication or the presence of alcohol. House: Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2389 81-0 (2009) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to supplemental breath alcohol testing court costs and the distribution of those costs in certain counties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3199 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to steroid testing of certain public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3615 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to the payment of the costs associated with certain conditions of bond. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4177 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the duties of a peace officer in connection with the suspension of a driver's license for a failure to pass a blood or breath test for intoxication or the presence of alcohol. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
SB 261 81-0 (2009) Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the taking of a specimen of the breath or blood of certain persons arrested for an intoxication offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 328 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to operating a motor vehicle or a watercraft while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 333 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the retention by a county or municipality of certain court costs for maintaining and supporting a certified breath alcohol testing program. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 481 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to safety regulations for certain contract carriers. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 643 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation and to certain legal protections for individuals with disabilities; providing criminal penalties. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 702 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
SB 1177 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the suspension of the driver's license of a person arrested for an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1178 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the penalty for driving while intoxicated. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1506 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the payment of the costs associated with certain conditions of bond. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1580 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the imposition and use of certain court costs for breath alcohol testing programs. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1880 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the regulation of nursing. Senate: Health & Human Services Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 259 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the persons authorized to draw a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 346 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to random testing of certain public school students for steroid use. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 915 80-0 (2007) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Relating to the creation of a presumption in certain criminal proceedings as to evidence of a defendant's alcohol concentration determined by an analysis of the defendant's breath, blood, or urine. House: Law Enforcement Reported unfavorably
HB 1272 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to commercial motor vehicle safety; providing a criminal penalty. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 1810 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al. Relating to the circumstances under which consent to the taking of a specimen of the breath or blood of a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses is implied. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2430 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for employers who elect to implement substance abuse testing of employees. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2901 80-0 (2007) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety related to drug testing. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 8 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to random testing of certain high school students for steroid use and training of certain public school employees regarding steroid use. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 328 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the requirement that the results of an alcohol and drug test taken by certain holders of a commercial driver's license be reported to the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 547 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to commercial motor vehicle safety; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
SB 1061 80-0 (2007) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the suspension or denial of the driver's license of a person who refuses to submit to the taking of a specimen to test for intoxication. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 14 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the persons authorized to draw a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Law Enforcement Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 80 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the persons authorized to draw a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 215 79-0 (2005) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to establishing certain standards for the drug testing of defendants placed on community supervision. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 502 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to prohibiting a person from offering to deliver or delivering, or offering to purchase or purchasing, a substance or device with the intent to falsify a drug test. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 807 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al. Relating to reporting the outcome of alcohol and drug tests of holders of commercial driver's licenses. House: Law Enforcement Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1378 79-0 (2005) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the fee for reinstatement or issuance of a driver's license following a license suspension or denial for failure to pass a test for intoxication. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2363 79-0 (2005) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to establishing standards for analysis of tests for controlled substances required of defendants placed on community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 3241 79-0 (2005) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of engaging in certain intoxication offenses or refusing to submit to the taking of a specimen to test for intoxication. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 3563 79-0 (2005) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the use of anabolic steroids by public school students. House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HCR 167 79-0 (2005) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the issue of steroid use in Texas public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 27 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to creating a presumption regarding a person's alcohol concentration for purposes of certain criminal proceedings against the person and the administrative suspension of the person's driver's license. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 217 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to reporting the outcome of alcohol and drug tests of holders of commercial driver's licenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1265 79-0 (2005) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to establishing standards for analysis of tests for controlled substances required of defendants placed on community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 90 78-0 (2003) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the release on bail of a person arrested for an intoxication or alcoholic beverage offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 292 78-0 (2003) Author: Reyna, Elvira | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 517 78-0 (2003) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the fee for reinstatement or issuance of a driver's license following a license suspension or denial for failure to pass a test for intoxication. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 581 78-0 (2003) Author: Crownover, Myra
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the medication or drug testing of racing animals under the Texas Racing Act. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 914 78-0 (2003) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 1141 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the persons authorized to draw a blood specimen from a vehicle operator to test for alcohol concentration or other intoxicating substances. House: Law Enforcement Considered in Calendars
HB 1530 78-0 (2003) Author: Cook, Robert Relating to creating a presumption regarding a person's alcohol concentration level. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1611 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of a person's refusal to consent to the taking of a blood or breath specimen to test for intoxication. House: Law Enforcement Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1725 78-0 (2003) Author: Stick, Jack | et. al. Relating to the suspension of a driver's license for a failure to pass a test for intoxication or for a refusal to consent to the taking of a blood or breath specimen to test for alcohol or other intoxicants. House: Law Enforcement Meeting cancelled
HB 2553 78-0 (2003) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to certain records kept by the Department of Public Safety involving the holder of a driver's license. House: Law Enforcement Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2669 78-0 (2003) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to mandatory controlled substance testing for certain persons who are arrested or have been confined for the commission of a criminal offense. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
SB 46 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Meeting cancelled
SB 47 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to creating a presumption regarding a person's alcohol concentration level for purposes of the administrative suspension of the person's driver's license. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 191 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Stick, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the suspension or denial of a driver's license following a failure to pass a test for intoxication and the penalty for reinstatement or issuance of the license, and to a license suspension following a refusal to consent to the taking of a blood or breath specimen to test for alcohol or other intoxicants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1387 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of racing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
SB 1904 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to driver's licenses, to the operation of certain motor vehicles, including commercial motor vehicles, in this state, and to the disposition of certain Class C misdemeanors. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
See remarks for effective date
HB 345 77-0 (2001) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 452 77-0 (2001) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the operation of certain programs by personal bond offices and the imposition of certain fees and costs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 705 77-0 (2001) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the right of certain minors being charged with the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol to request an analysis of the minor's blood or breath. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in subcommittee
HB 775 77-0 (2001) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the state's correctional substance abuse treatment and to the creation of a blue ribbon panel and an interagency council to study and make recommendations regarding that treatment. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 1064 77-0 (2001) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the issuance of an occupational driver's license and the subsequent operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substances by the license holder; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1418 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain employees of nursing homes and related institutions. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2228 77-0 (2001) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to the required taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2335 77-0 (2001) Author: Crownover, Myra Relating to the medication or drug testing of racing animals under the Texas Racing Act. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2387 77-0 (2001) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to procedures involved in certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2701 77-0 (2001) Author: Homer, Mark | et. al. Relating to the enhancement of penalties for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3128 77-0 (2001) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the adoption of a drug-free workplace program by employers and to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for employers who elect to participate in the program. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3324 77-0 (2001) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the requirement that an ignition interlock device be installed on the vehicle of a person placed on community supervision for certain intoxication offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1322 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce Relating to the requirement that an ignition interlock device be installed on the vehicle of a person placed on community supervision for certain intoxication offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 15 76-0 (1999) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to testing for controlled substance use by an applicant for a commercial driver's license or learner's permit. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 73 76-0 (1999) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to screening for criminal history and drug use of applicants for public assistance benefits by health and human services agencies. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 129 76-0 (1999) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the award of good conduct time to inmates who voluntarily submit to certain controlled substances testing. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 733 76-0 (1999) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to mandatory drug testing before employment in a nursing home or a home and community support services agency. House: Human Services No action taken in committee
HB 758 76-0 (1999) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the right of a person arrested for the offense of public intoxication to request an analysis of the person's blood or breath to determine intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1195 76-0 (1999) Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al. Relating to authorizing school districts to offer drug testing programs. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1440 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to requiring candidates for and appointees to elective public office to submit to drug testing. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2099 76-0 (1999) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to required drug testing of minors applying for a driver's license. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2327 76-0 (1999) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to administrative license suspension for driving while intoxicated and/or refusal to submit to the taking of a blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substance specimen for analysis to determine intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2914 76-0 (1999) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to notice of the drug testing policy followed by a convalescent or nursing home or a home and community support services agency. House: Human Services
Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3113 76-0 (1999) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to requiring school districts to implement drug testing programs for certain students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3615 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilbert, Paul | et. al. Relating to the criminal consequences of the refusal to consent to the taking of a blood or breath specimen by a person who as the operator of a motor vehicle or watercraft is involved in a serious accident and is subsequently arrested for operating a motor vehicle or watercraft while intoxicated. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3775 76-0 (1999) Author: Olivo, Dora
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the persons a justice of the peace may order to take a specimen of blood from the body of a person who died in a vehicle accident. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 42 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to authorizing school districts to offer drug testing programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 51 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to prohibiting persons convicted of certain drug-related offenses from receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Senate: Health Services Committee report printed and distributed
SB 302 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of operating a motor vehicle, a watercraft, or an aircraft while intoxicated. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 388 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the criminal consequences of driving while intoxicated and to the civil consequences of failure to submit to the taking of a blood, breath, or urine specimen for analysis to determine intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 1406 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the period of the suspension of a driver's license on refusal to give a specimen of the person's breath or blood. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1408 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the information provided by a peace officer to a person arrested for an alcohol-related offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1409 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to creating a presumption regarding a person's alcohol concentration level for purposes of the administrative suspension of the person's driver's license. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 1774 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of a person's driver's license following the person's arrest for certain intoxication offenses and to certain procedures related to that suspension. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 341 70-0 (1987) Author: Blackwood, Bill Relating to an administrative suspension of the driver's license of a person operating a motor vehicle if the person is suspected of having an alcohol concentration of 0.10 or greater. House: Liquor Regulation Coauthor authorized
HB 379 70-0 (1987) Author: Blackwood, Bill Relating to consent of a driver to submit to the taking of specimens of breath or blood. House: Criminal Jurisprudence 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 453 70-0 (1987) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to the use of forfeited controlled substances and raw materials for law enforcement purposes and creating the offense of improper diversion of substances and materials; providing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 621 70-0 (1987) Author: Blackwood, Bill Relating to the manner in which a specimen of blood is taken following an arrest for driving while intoxicated. House: Liquor Regulation Considered in public hearing
SB 423 70-0 (1987) Author: Edwards, Chet Relating to the evaluation of certain criminal defendants to determine a need for drug or alcohol counseling and to the cost of the evaluation. Senate: Health & Human Services Reported favorably with substitute
SB 586 70-0 (1987) Author: Leedom, John Relating to consent or refusal of a driver to submit to the taking of specimens of breath or blood. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Pending in committee
SB 645 70-0 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the reliability of an instrument designed to take or analyze breath specimens and the validity of the results of an analysis. Senate: Economic Development Testimony received in committee
HB 150 70-2 (1987) Author: Price, Albert Relating to the operation of a vessel or the manipulation of water skis, an aquaplane, or a similar device while intoxicated; providing criminal penalties. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 519 69-0 (1985) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the suspension or denial of a license or permit to operate a motor vehicle for a person who refuses to submit to the taking of a specimen for the purpose of determining intoxication. House: Liquor Regulation 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 835 69-0 (1985) Author: Ceverha, Bill Relating to enhancing punishment for the offense of driving while intoxicated if the defendant possessed an open container of an alcoholic beverage at the time of committing the offense and to the term "intoxicated" as that term is used in defining the offense of driving while intoxicated and in the law governing the taking of specimens of body substances. House: Liquor Regulation 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1265 69-0 (1985) Author: Granoff, Al Relating to chemical tests of the employees of railroad companies for alcohol or drug usage; providing a penalty. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1321 69-0 (1985) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to a chemical test for intoxication on arrest for the offense of public intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 111 69-0 (1985) Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Sponsor: Smith, Terral
Defining "intoxicated" in terms of alcohol concentration or presence of a controlled substance or drug; relating to liability of persons who take blood samples to obtain evidence of such concentration or presence; relating to obtaining such evidence in autopsies; and relating to participation in pretrial diversion programs of persons convicted of offenses involving such concentration or presence and use of the fact of such participation in assessing penalties after subsequent convictions. House: Liquor Regulation
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 522 68-0 (1983) Author: Turner, Jim Relating to chemical tests of certain pedestrians and operators of vehicles for alcohol, controlled substances, and other drugs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 684 68-0 (1983) Author: Gilley, Smith Relating to intoxication offenses and providing penalties therefor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 1009 68-0 (1983) Author: Lee, Don Relating to the elements of the offense of driving while intoxicated, the criminal and civil consequences of a conviction for that offense and the disposition of fines imposed on conviction, and the creation of the offense of and penalty for refusal to submit to a test for intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 1096 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson, David Relating to the admissibility at a criminal trial of the failure of a defendant to submit to a chemical test of his breath for intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 1636 68-0 (1983) Author: Coody, Bill Relating to chemical tests for intoxication in the event of severe bodily injury or fatality caused by a motor vehicle collision and to the admissibility into evidence at a trial for driving while intoxicated a refusal to submit to test. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 2030 68-0 (1983) Author: Wieting, Leroy J. Relating to the offenses of driving while intoxicated and involuntary manslaughter involving the use of a motor vehicle and to the criminal and civil consequences of a conviction of those offenses, including impoundment and forfeiture of a motor vehicle and suspension of a driver's license. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 2148 68-0 (1983) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to a chemical test for intoxication on arrest for the offense of public intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1 68-0 (1983) Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Sponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to offenses of driving while intoxicated, involuntary manslaughter involving the use of a motor vehicle, criminally negligent homicide, and allowing a dangerous driver to borrow a motor vehicle; providing for visual recording of a person arrested in certain counties, for tests and trial procedures for dealing with an accused person, for jurisdiction of misdemeanor DWI cases, and for the criminal and civil consequences of a conviction of offenses covered by this Act, including suspension, revocation, or denial of a driver's license, insurance consequences, and forfeiture of or prohibition of sale of motor vehicles. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
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SB 1055 68-0 (1983) Author: Kothmann, Glenn Relating to the availability of a device for measuring blood alcohol content to the patrons of certain alcoholic beverage permittees. Senate: State Affairs Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 453 67-0 (1981) Author: Messer, Bill Relating to the effect of a driver's refusal to take a chemical breath test for intoxication. House: Transportation Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 627 67-0 (1981) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to a chemical test for intoxication upon arrest for the offense of public intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 747 67-0 (1981) Author: Bush, Bob Relating to the requirement of a breath test of a person arrested for driving while intoxicated. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1501 67-0 (1981) Author: Crawford, Bo Relating to chemical tests for intoxication. House: Transportation Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 207 66-0 (1979) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to chemical tests for intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 320 66-0 (1979) Author: Bush, Bob Relating to blood alcohol content tests as part of required autopsies. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 1393 66-0 (1979) Author: Crawford, Bo Relating to chemical tests for intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 2020 66-0 (1979) Author: Whitehead, Emmett Relating to testing for drug consumption of drivers on a public highway. House: Transportation Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 330 66-0 (1979) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the effect of a driver's refusing a chemical breath test for intoxication. Senate: Jurisprudence Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 1918 65-0 (1977) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt Relating to chemical test for intoxication; authorizing other types of tests for intoxication; changing standards for presumption of intoxication when consumption of other drug is shown; authorizing intoxication tests even though the subject is unconscious or dead; providing that evidence of refusal to take intoxication test shall be admissible in criminal prosecutions; eliminating suspension of operators license as part of penalty for final conviction of offense of DWI or DUID. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 163 65-0 (1977) Author: Meier, Bill Relating to chemical tests for intoxication. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
SB 1118 65-0 (1977) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to chemical tests for intoxication; change in law relating combination of alcohol with other drug, lawful or unlawful; change in law allowing State to comment on refusal to take test for alcoholic content; and removal of automatic one year suspension for first final conviction of DWI or DUID. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
HB 1152 64-0 (1975) Author: Baker, Andrew Z. Relating to certain chemical tests for intoxication. House: Judiciary Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1393 64-0 (1975) Author: Reynolds, Richard F. Relating to chemical tests for intoxication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 821 63-0 (1973) Author: Denton, Lane Relating to right of a person arrested for an offense of which an element is intoxication to a chemical test of his breath. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1419 63-0 (1973) Author: Hawn, Joe Relating to chemical test of breath or blood of persons suspected of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and providing a penalty; relating to the subsequent offense of driving while intoxicated. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 267 63-0 (1973) Author: Adams, Don Relating to the use and performance of chemical tests of blood, breath, urine, and other body fluids under certain conditions on motor vehicle drivers to determine intoxication; providing for suspension or denial of the driver's license on refusal of an arrested person to submit to those chemical tests. Senate: Jurisprudence Sent to subcommittee
HB 261 62-0 (1971) Author: Cavness, Don
Sponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to providing for the establishment of presumptive limits of blood alcohol in a person's blood, urine, breath, or other bodily substances in certain criminal proceedings.
HB 974 62-0 (1971) Author: Lee, W.E. "Will" Relating to charges of driving while intoxicated and refusing to take a chemical breath test.
HB 975 62-0 (1971) Author: Lee, W.E. "Will" Relating to the admissibility into evidence of a person's refusal to submit to a chemical breath test when arrested for driving while intoxicated.
SB 68 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles | et. al. Relating to authorizing and regulating the use and performance of chemical tests of blood, breath and urine under certain conditions of motor vehicle drivers to determine intoxication.
HB 26 61-0 (1969) Author: Cavness, Don | et. al. Relating to authorizing and regulating the use and performing of chemical tests under certain conditions on motor vehicle drivers to determine intoxication.
SB 71 61-0 (1969) Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" Relating to authorizing and regulating the use and performing of chemical tests under certain conditions on motor vehicle drivers to determine intoxication; providing for suspension or denial of the driver's license upon refusal of an arrested person to submit to certain chemical testing; providing for the interpretation of chemical tests; providing for admissibility of test results as evidence.
SB 74 61-0 (1969) Author: Creighton, Tom | et. al. Relating to authorizing and regulating the use and performing of chemical tests under certain conditions on motor vehicle drivers to determine intoxication; providing for suspension or denial of the driver's license upon refusal of an arrested person to submit to certain chemical testing; providing for an administrative hearing and judicial review; providing for admissibility of test results as evidence.
HB 165 60-0 (1967) Author: Bass, III, Thomas Hutcheson "Tom" | et. al. Relating to establishing a chemical test to determine whether the driver of a motor vehicle is intoxicated by providing for the implied consent of the driver of the motor vehicle to submit to chemical testing to determine alcoholic content of blood, etc.; providing when the Act shall take effect.
HB 564 60-0 (1967) Author: Williamson, Billy H. Relating to providing that anyone who operates a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state shall be deemed to have given his consent to submit to a chemical test of his breath, blood, saliva, or urine to determine the alcoholic or drug content of his blood.
HB 567 60-0 (1967) Author: Crews, David William | et. al. Relating to withdrawal, analysis and reporting of analysis of blood samples taken from bodies of motor vehicle operators and pedestrians killed in traffic accidents.
SB 271 60-0 (1967) Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc" Relating to withdrawal, analysis and reporting of analysis of blood samples taken from bodies of motor vehicle operators and pedestrians killed in traffic accidents.
HB 11 60-1 (1968) Author: Cavness, Don | et. al. Relating to authorizing and regulating the use of chemical tests on motor vehicle drivers to determine intoxication; providing an effective date.
HB 994 59-0 (1965) Author: Garrison, Donald E. "Don" Relating to exempting any person from liability who administers a blood test.
HB 995 59-0 (1965) Author: Garrison, Donald E. "Don" Relating to providing that any person operating a motor vehicle upon the public highways of this State shall be deemed to have given his consent to a chemical test of his breath, blood, urine, or saliva to determine alcoholic content of his blood.
SB 151 59-0 (1965) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to providing for certain presumptions which shall arise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or other bodily substance in any criminal prosecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
HB 505 58-0 (1963) Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit" Relating to the implied consent of the driver of a motor vehicle to submit to chemical testing to determine alcoholic content of blood providing that any person who operates a motor vehicle upon the public highways of this State shall be deemed to have given his consent to a chemical test or tests of his blood, breath, saliva, or urine for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of his blood.
HB 764 58-0 (1963) Author: Harris, Ed Relating to providing for certain presumptions which shall arise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or other bodily substance in any criminal prosecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
SB 275 58-0 (1963) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to providing for certain presumptions which shall rise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or other bodily substance in any criminal prosecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
HB 204 57-0 (1961) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" Relating to providing for certain presumptions which shall arise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or other bodily substance in any criminal persecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
HB 577 57-0 (1961) Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit" Relating to the implied consent of the driver of a motor vehicle to submit to chemical testing to determine alcoholic content of blood providing that any person who operates a motor vehicle upon the public highways of this State shall be deemed to have given his blood, breath, saliva, or urine for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content of his blood.
SB 134 57-0 (1961) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to providing for certain presumptions which shall rise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or other bodily substance in any criminal prosecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
HB 132 57-1 (1961) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" | et. al. Relating to providing for certain presumptions which shall arise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or other bodily substance in any criminal prosecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
SB 50 57-1 (1961) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al. Relating to providing for certain presumptions which shall rise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or other bodily substance in any criminal prosecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
HB 817 56-0 (1959) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" Relating to providing for certain presumptions which shall arise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or other bodily substance in any criminal prosecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
HB 35 55-0 (1957) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al. Relating to providing for certain presumptions which shall arise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense, as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or bodily substance, in any criminal prosecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
SB 205 55-0 (1957) Author: Secrest, Jarrard Relating to providing for certain presumptions which shall arise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense, as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or bodily substance, in any criminal prosecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
HB 262 54-0 (1955) Author: Ford, Jr., Curtis Relating to blood tests and other tests of persons accused of driving while intoxicated; stating rules concerning competency, admissibility and effect of evidence of alcohol content in the blood.
HB 289 54-0 (1955) Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest Relating to providing for chemical tests to determine alcohol content of blood of persons accused of driving while intoxicated or under the influence of intoxicating liquor; providing for admissibility of evidence; providing that proof of certain facts shall constitute prima facie evidence.
SB 132 54-0 (1955) Author: Secrest, Jarrard Relating to providing for certain presumptions which shall arise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense, as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or bodily substance, in any criminal prosecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
HB 480 53-0 (1953) Author: Ford, Jr., Curtis Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide for blood tests of persons accused of driving while intoxicated.
SB 37 53-0 (1953) Author: Willis, Doyle Providing for certain presumptions which shall arise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense, as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or bodily substance, in any criminal prosecution for a violation of any law of this State relating to driving an automobile or other motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
HB 494 52-0 (1951) Author: Owen, III, Frank | et. al. Relating to amending the Penal Code by providing for certain presumptions which shall arise from the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood at the time of the alleged offense as shown by chemical analysis of the defendant's blood, urine, breath, or bodily substance.
HB 72 47-0 (1941) Author: Morse, Robert Emmett | et. al. Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide that when a person is charged by indictment or information with driving while intoxicated, that evidence as to the amount of alcohol in the defendant's blood shall be admissible in evidence upon the issue of intoxication.
SB 27 47-0 (1941) Author: Moore, Weaver Relating to amending certain Article of the Penal Code regarding the admissibility of evidence in relation to the charge of driving while intoxicated; providing for penalties.


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